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Metairie Weather Records (USC00166157)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Metairie (USC00166157), Louisiana, United States, with 57 years of record.

Key Facts for Metairie

  • Metairie (USC00166157) is a weather station in Louisiana, United States at 29.99 latitude and -90.14 longitude, 0 m (0 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1949 to 2005, 57 years of record.
  • 0 records set at Metairie still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Metairie set a daily record precipitation of 65.0 mm (2.6 in) on 22 July 2005.

About the Station

  • Location: Louisiana, United States, 29.99 latitude, -90.14 longitude.
  • Elevation: 0 m (0 ft).
  • Period of record: 1949 to 2005, 57 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

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Daily record high and record low at Metairie, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Metairie. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. 000111 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Metairie. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 0 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Metairie, with 2026 drawn through them
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Which Years Hold Standing Records

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Standing records at Metairie by the year they were set 0 records at Metairie still stand. 00000000000
0 records at Metairie still stand.
Standing records at Metairie by the year they were set
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All-Time Record Progression

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When Metairie set new all-time records 1 all-time records were set at Metairie between 26 September 2002 and 26 September 2002. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation26 September 2002: Record daily precipitation 344.2 mm (13.6 in)
1 all-time records were set at Metairie between 26 September 2002 and 26 September 2002. Each dot is a new record.
When Metairie set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
2002-09-26Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 344.2 mm (13.6 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Sep: 344.2 mm (13.6 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Metairie The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Metairie. The most was 344.2 mm (13.6 in) on 26 September 2002. 0100200300400 Jan: 138.4 mm (5.4 in), 6 January 1998 Jan Feb: 153.4 mm (6.0 in), 22 February 1961 Feb Mar: 110.2 mm (4.3 in), 29 March 1951 Mar Apr: 187.2 mm (7.4 in), 26 April 2004 Apr May: 330.5 mm (13.0 in), 9 May 1995 May Jun: 195.8 mm (7.7 in), 10 June 1991 Jun Jul: 121.9 mm (4.8 in), 13 July 1966 Jul Aug: 136.7 mm (5.4 in), 26 August 1992 Aug Sep: 344.2 mm (13.6 in), 26 September 2002 Sep Oct: 191.8 mm (7.6 in), 4 October 2002 Oct Nov: 161.5 mm (6.4 in), 20 November 1953 Nov Dec: 95.8 mm (3.8 in), 17 December 1992 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Metairie. The most was 344.2 mm (13.6 in) on 26 September 2002.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Metairie
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan138.4 mm (5.4 in)6 January 1998
Feb153.4 mm (6.0 in)22 February 1961
Mar110.2 mm (4.3 in)29 March 1951
Apr187.2 mm (7.4 in)26 April 2004
May330.5 mm (13.0 in)9 May 1995
Jun195.8 mm (7.7 in)10 June 1991
Jul121.9 mm (4.8 in)13 July 1966
Aug136.7 mm (5.4 in)26 August 1992
Sep344.2 mm (13.6 in)26 September 2002
Oct191.8 mm (7.6 in)4 October 2002
Nov161.5 mm (6.4 in)20 November 1953
Dec95.8 mm (3.8 in)17 December 1992

Latest Records

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Latest records at Metairie
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
22 July 2005Metairie, USdaily rain65.0 mm (2.6 in)18.8 mm (0.7 in)12 years18 of 100 (Routine)
4 July 2005Metairie, USdaily rain43.7 mm (1.7 in)20.3 mm (0.8 in)55 years32 of 100 (Routine)
12 April 2005Metairie, USdaily rain72.4 mm (2.9 in)8.6 mm (0.34 in)44 years21 of 100 (Routine)
7 April 2005Metairie, USdaily rain61.0 mm (2.4 in)9.2 mm (0.36 in)2 years8 of 100 (Routine)
3 February 2005Metairie, USdaily rain63.0 mm (2.5 in)53.9 mm (2.1 in)41 years38 of 100 (Notable)
1 February 2005Metairie, USdaily rain41.9 mm (1.6 in)5.6 mm (0.22 in)46 years20 of 100 (Routine)
14 January 2005Metairie, USdaily rain37.1 mm (1.5 in)5.6 mm (0.22 in)39 years18 of 100 (Routine)
23 August 2004Metairie, USdaily rain90.7 mm (3.6 in)75.2 mm (3.0 in)12 years48 of 100 (Notable)
11 July 2004Metairie, USdaily rain42.4 mm (1.7 in)14.7 mm (0.6 in)10 years16 of 100 (Routine)
16 June 2004Metairie, USdaily rain76.5 mm (3.0 in)16.8 mm (0.7 in)13 years15 of 100 (Routine)
4 June 2004Metairie, USdaily rain46.0 mm (1.8 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)1 year7 of 100 (Routine)
18 May 2004Metairie, USdaily rain87.1 mm (3.4 in)55.6 mm (2.2 in)46 years38 of 100 (Notable)
15 May 2004Metairie, USdaily rain30.2 mm (1.2 in)9.4 mm (0.37 in)38 years19 of 100 (Routine)
13 May 2004Metairie, USdaily rain70.1 mm (2.8 in)50.0 mm (2.0 in)35 years33 of 100 (Routine)
11 May 2004Metairie, USdaily rain118.6 mm (4.7 in)67.8 mm (2.7 in)46 years42 of 100 (Notable)
26 April 2004Metairie, USmonthly rain187.2 mm (7.4 in)47.5 mm (1.9 in)51 years51 of 100 (Notable)
24 February 2004Metairie, USdaily rain107.7 mm (4.2 in)27.2 mm (1.1 in)44 years28 of 100 (Routine)
28 November 2003Metairie, USdaily rain128.3 mm (5.1 in)90.2 mm (3.6 in)40 years57 of 100 (Notable)
25 October 2003Metairie, USdaily rain1.8 mm (0.07 in)0.8 mm (0.03 in)33 years15 of 100 (Routine)
11 October 2003Metairie, USdaily rain105.7 mm (4.2 in)61.0 mm (2.4 in)0 years34 of 100 (Routine)

Extremes by Year

1949 to 2005
Yearly extremes at Metairie: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Wettest day (Rx1day)344.2 mm (13.6 in)2002104.4 mm (4.1 in)37
Wettest five days (Rx5day)490.8 mm (19.3 in)1998160.0 mm (6.3 in)37
Longest dry spell (CDD)44 days195220 days37

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Metairie by year The wettest day of the year at Metairie, 1949 to 2005. The record is 344.2 mm (13.6 in) in 2002, marked on the chart; the median year is 104.4 mm (4.1 in). 0100200300400195019601970198019902000Record: 344.2 mm (13.6 in) in 2002
The wettest day of the year at Metairie, 1949 to 2005. The record is 344.2 mm (13.6 in) in 2002, marked on the chart; the median year is 104.4 mm (4.1 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Metairie by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
194961.7 mm (2.4 in)
195083.3 mm (3.3 in)
1951110.2 mm (4.3 in)
1952115.6 mm (4.6 in)
1953161.5 mm (6.4 in)
195464.0 mm (2.5 in)
1955135.4 mm (5.3 in)
1956154.4 mm (6.1 in)
1957141.7 mm (5.6 in)
195867.3 mm (2.6 in)
195995.0 mm (3.7 in)
1960103.6 mm (4.1 in)
1961153.4 mm (6.0 in)
196273.9 mm (2.9 in)
196370.1 mm (2.8 in)
196482.6 mm (3.3 in)
1965127.0 mm (5.0 in)
1966121.9 mm (4.8 in)
1967152.9 mm (6.0 in)
196866.8 mm (2.6 in)
196961.7 mm (2.4 in)
197081.3 mm (3.2 in)
1991195.8 mm (7.7 in)
1992136.7 mm (5.4 in)
199389.9 mm (3.5 in)
199471.4 mm (2.8 in)
1995330.5 mm (13.0 in)
1996117.1 mm (4.6 in)
199791.9 mm (3.6 in)
1998289.6 mm (11.4 in)
199975.7 mm (3.0 in)
2000102.9 mm (4.1 in)
2001104.4 mm (4.1 in)
2002344.2 mm (13.6 in)
2003128.3 mm (5.1 in)
2004187.2 mm (7.4 in)
200572.4 mm (2.9 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Metairie by year The wettest five days of the year at Metairie, 1949 to 2005. The record is 490.8 mm (19.3 in) in 1998, marked on the chart; the median year is 160.0 mm (6.3 in). 100200300400500195019601970198019902000Record: 490.8 mm (19.3 in) in 1998
The wettest five days of the year at Metairie, 1949 to 2005. The record is 490.8 mm (19.3 in) in 1998, marked on the chart; the median year is 160.0 mm (6.3 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Metairie by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
1949125.2 mm (4.9 in)
1950125.7 mm (4.9 in)
1951110.7 mm (4.4 in)
1952122.7 mm (4.8 in)
1953247.9 mm (9.8 in)
1954124.7 mm (4.9 in)
1955149.6 mm (5.9 in)
1956187.9 mm (7.4 in)
1957169.2 mm (6.7 in)
1958106.7 mm (4.2 in)
1959187.9 mm (7.4 in)
1960147.1 mm (5.8 in)
1961197.6 mm (7.8 in)
1962113.8 mm (4.5 in)
1963132.4 mm (5.2 in)
1964148.1 mm (5.8 in)
1965153.5 mm (6.0 in)
1966194.8 mm (7.7 in)
1967170.0 mm (6.7 in)
1968120.9 mm (4.8 in)
1969146.0 mm (5.7 in)
1970104.9 mm (4.1 in)
1991214.7 mm (8.5 in)
1992208.6 mm (8.2 in)
1993108.2 mm (4.3 in)
1994161.3 mm (6.4 in)
1995424.5 mm (16.7 in)
1996134.7 mm (5.3 in)
1997175.4 mm (6.9 in)
1998490.8 mm (19.3 in)
1999143.8 mm (5.7 in)
2000215.0 mm (8.5 in)
2001346.2 mm (13.6 in)
2002456.0 mm (18.0 in)
2003235.4 mm (9.3 in)
2004247.9 mm (9.8 in)
2005160.0 mm (6.3 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Metairie by year The longest dry spell of the year at Metairie, 1949 to 2005. The record is 44 days in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 20 days. 01020304050195019601970198019902000Record: 44 days in 1952
The longest dry spell of the year at Metairie, 1949 to 2005. The record is 44 days in 1952, marked on the chart; the median year is 20 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Metairie by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
19498 days
195019 days
195125 days
195244 days
195324 days
195419 days
195528 days
195619 days
195716 days
195816 days
195917 days
196022 days
196120 days
196214 days
196332 days
196422 days
196529 days
196617 days
196728 days
196820 days
196917 days
197018 days
199128 days
199224 days
199326 days
199418 days
199522 days
199618 days
199717 days
199829 days
199920 days
200028 days
200140 days
200232 days
200326 days
200418 days
200519 days

Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.

Rainfall Return Levels

32 years, 1950 to 2004

A day with at least 106.0 mm (4.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 446.0 mm (17.6 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Metairie: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years106.0 mm (4.2 in)
5 years158.6 mm (6.2 in)
10 years205.1 mm (8.1 in)
25 years281.9 mm (11.1 in)
50 years355.3 mm (14.0 in)Longer than the 32 years of record
100 years446.0 mm (17.6 in)Longer than the 32 years of record

The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 32 years of values from 1950 to 2004.

A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.

The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 344.2 mm (13.6 in) in 2002; 330.5 mm (13.0 in) in 1995; 289.6 mm (11.4 in) in 1998.

Download the Data

  • Data for Metairie standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Metairie threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.

Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).