Weather Infor
New Orleans is one of the places in United States that enjoy humid and subtropical type of weather. The winters are generally short and the summers experience hot and humid temperature. In February 1899, the city recorded the minimum temperature of -14 °C. The highest recorded temperature in the city was 39 °C in August, 1980.
The city experiences the driest weather conditions in the month of October. As far as precipitation is concerned the city records 64.2 inches of precipitation level annually. Rain and sleet are the normal forms of precipitation experienced by the city; however, it receives very less snowfall annually. High tides and heavy rains are experienced between the months of July and September.
New Orleans Current Weather
http://www.nola.com/weather/
The city has a low elevation and this is the reason for the constant threat posed by the hurricanes to this area. It has been confirmed that New Orleans is the most vulnerable place in United States that has least defense against the hurricanes. Between 1965 and 2005 as many as four different hurricane storms hit the city.
These hurricanes include Hurricane Betsy, Hurricane Georges, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. The city is surrounded by water on three sides, including east, west and south, and this is the main reason for the occurrence of hurricanes at New Orleans.
New Orleans Weather Information at Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans
While planning a trip to the city, make sure that you consult the New Orleans travel and tourism agency and get information about the best time to visit the place. The time around Christmas can be considered as the bets time to visit the city, as one can experience good weather as well as get discounts on New Orleans travel packages.
New Orleans Weather Forecast
http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/weather.html
National Weather Service Forecast
http://www.weather.gov/climate/index.php?wfo=lix
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