Metairie, LA weather in August
In August, Metairie sees highs around 91°F and lows around 77°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Expect about 14 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Metairie. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 77°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 6.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 30
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 76°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 45% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 7:54 pm | 6:37 am / 7:24 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am78°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from New Orleans Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more23 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more30 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 6.9 in; a dry August brings about 3.9 in and a wet one about 8.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 96°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 88°F
- Wettest August2012: 18.6 in
- Driest August2011: 1.6 in
- Highest reading101°F (August 30, 2000)
- Lowest reading62°F (August 30, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 91°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 77°F | 74°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -3°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: Jackson, MS160 mi · high 92°F · 11 wet days
How Metairie ranks in August
- Normal high105th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days340th driest of 378
- Comfortable days248th most of 341
What to pack for Metairie in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 30 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 587 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Metairie in August?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 77°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 101°F (August 30, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Metairie in August?
About 14 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (18.6 in); the driest was in 2011 (1.6 in).
Is August a good time to visit Metairie?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Metairie (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 23 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: New Orleans Intl Airport (USW00012916), 5.9 mi W of the city center, 4 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (USW00053917), 8.7 mi ENE of the city center, 9 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: New Orleans Audubon (USW00012930), 4.8 mi SSE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (722310-12916), 7.5 mi W of the city center, -3 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).