Arabi, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,436
Population
2,520/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$31,896 per capita
$212,400
Home Value
$226,723 Zillow
$998
Median Rent
36.9% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$212,400 home value, $998/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arabi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9530°N, 89.9963°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Bernard Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.52 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in |
Arabi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and November the driest (4.3").