Water Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico Near Plaquemines Parish, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, July 14, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT
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Station Name: Southwest Pass Entrance W, LA (256)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
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Plaquemines Parish, LA 70091
Plaquemines County
GPS Coordinates: 28.988, -89.649
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Weather Near Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Current Weather

Humidity: 73%
Feels Like: 97.9°F
Wind: SW 6.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 1%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 88°F
L: 83°F

Tue
H: 88°F
L: 83°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 83°F

Thu
H: 85°F
L: 80°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 82°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 3:58 AM
Moonset: 9:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM3:54 PM - 6:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 PM - 11:48 PM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 12:00PM CDT until July 15 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:00 PM
Expires: Mon July 14, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.4°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 3:58 AM
Moonset: 9:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM3:54 PM - 6:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 PM - 11:48 PM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.5°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 4:45 AM
Moonset: 10:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:15 AM - 6:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.5°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 11:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.3°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 6:18 AM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:48 AM - 8:18 AM6:16 PM - 8:46 PM
Minor Periods
12:26 AM - 1:56 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.4°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 7:08 AM
Moonset: 2:02 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:38 AM - 9:08 AM7:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Minor Periods
1:32 PM - 3:02 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5