Metairie, LA weather in July
July in Metairie: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 91°F, lows 77°F, rain on about 14 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Metairie. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 77°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 6.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 77°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 44% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 8:05 pm | 6:19 am / 7:54 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.6 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 July day
- 6 am78°Fdew point 75°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm87°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 more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 6.8 in; a dry July brings about 4.3 in and a wet one about 8.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 5 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202016: average high 94°F
- Coolest July2013: average high 89°F
- Wettest July2020: 15.2 in
- Driest July2000: 1.4 in
- Highest reading100°F (July 2, 2011)
- Lowest reading65°F (July 30, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 91°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.9 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and 0°F into August.
How Metairie ranks in July
- Normal high116th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days348th driest of 378
- Comfortable days295th most of 340
What to pack for Metairie in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 14 days
Heating and cooling
July 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 July?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 77°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 100°F (July 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Metairie in July?
About 14 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 6.8 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (15.2 in); the driest was in 2000 (1.4 in).
Is July a good time to visit Metairie?
July ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Metairie (35 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).