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Metairie, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
138,995
Population
6,002/sq mi density
$73,256
Median Income
$45,419 per capita
$308,900
Home Value
$319,799 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
321 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
1,535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,256 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$308,900 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Metairie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9978°N, 90.1778°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Charles Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively 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 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Metairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 55°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (3.2").