Metairie, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
138,995
Population
6,002/sq mi density
$73,256
Median Income
$45,419 per capita
$308,900
Home Value
$328,021 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,256 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$308,900 home value, $1,159/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Metairie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
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
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 | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in |
Metairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (3.7").