Monday, October 19, 2026 · United States
Skin weather in New Orleans UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in New Orleans does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 3:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature11 to 23 °C
Low and high-
UV index
6.3
high
Peak UV index today: 6.3 – high.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
67%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 67%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
41EAQI
moderate
European Air Quality Index up to 41 – moderate. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 6.1 µg/m³.
Fine dust settles on the skin – cleanse thoroughly but gently in the evening.
Tomorrow
- 17 to 26 °C
- UV 6.2 · high
- 61% · humid
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in New Orleans through the year
When the air in New Orleans is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- Indoor air in New Orleans is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 44%.
- From January to February, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
- From February to October, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 343 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 224 h | 39° | 74% | 44% | 16 °C |
| Feb | 217 h | 47° | 77% | 54% | 17.9 °C |
| Mar | 278 h | 57° | 74% | – | 21.1 °C |
| Apr | 306 h | 69° | 74% | – | 24.3 °C |
| May | 343 h | 79° | 77% | – | 27.9 °C |
| Jun | 337 h | 83° | 78% | – | 30.4 °C |
| Jul | 327 h | 82° | 80% | – | 30.8 °C |
| Aug | 319 h | 74° | 77% | – | 30.8 °C |
| Sep | 301 h | 62° | 75% | – | 29 °C |
| Oct | 287 h | 50° | 73% | – | 25.4 °C |
| Nov | 241 h | 41° | 75% | – | 20.5 °C |
| Dec | 215 h | 37° | 79% | – | 17.3 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in New Orleans today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in New Orleans reaches up to 6.3 – high. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in New Orleans today?
Average humidity today: 67%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in New Orleans?
Indoor air in New Orleans is driest in January: heated to 21 °C, humidity indoors drops to around 44%. From January to February, the average daily temperature stays below 15 °C – the time when heating is usually on.
When is UV strongest in New Orleans?
From February to October, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. May brings the most sunshine, with around 343 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.