Metairie, Louisiana Weather
Metairie, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Metairie, Jefferson Parish.
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About Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, a sprawling suburban expanse adjacent to New Orleans, owes its existence to the fertile crescent of land bordering Lake Pontchartrain. It lies 5.1 miles west-north-west of New Orleans, LA (from New Orleans, LA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Kenner. Historically, this area was characterized by marshlands and bayous, a landscape shaped by the alluvial deposits of the Mississippi River and the brackish influence of the lake. Early development was slow, often tied to agriculture and fishing, but the post-World War II era saw Metairie transform into a significant residential and commercial hub. Its economy today is largely service-oriented, with a robust retail sector and a growing presence in healthcare and professional services, reflecting its role as a vibrant economic engine within Jefferson Parish. The air here often carries the humid scent of the Gulf Coast, a constant reminder of its subtropical setting. The cultural fabric of Metairie is a rich blend of its Louisiana heritage, marked by a distinctively Southern yet cosmopolitan flair. While not boasting ancient ruins, the area presents a modern landscape dotted with shopping centers and residential neighborhoods that hum with a steady, everyday energy. Among notable landmarks, the Lakeside Shopping Center stands as a testament to its commercial growth. Metairie is also home to several well-regarded educational institutions, drawing students from across the region. Though it doesn't have professional sports teams of its own, it shares in the fervent passion for football and basketball that defines greater New Orleans. Major events often echo the city's Mardi Gras traditions, with parades and celebrations permeating the calendar. Famous individuals who have called Metairie home span various fields, contributing to its diverse cultural profile.
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| Location | Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 29.984092°N, 90.152852°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005 |
| Area Code | 504 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Metairie, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Metairie, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Metairie includes coordinates 29.984092°N, 90.152852°W, situated in Jefferson Parish. ZIP code 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, 70005. Telephone area code: 504. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
