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United States / Louisiana / New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area / St. Charles County / Destrehan / Zip Codes
Destrehan, LA has a typical subtropical climate, with warm and humid summers and mild winters. The average summer temperature ranges between 80 °F (27 °C) and 90 °F (32 °C), while the average winter temperature is around 50°F (10°C). Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, with an annual average of about 61 inches (155 cm). The area also experiences frequent thunderstorms during the summer months, which can bring heavy rains and strong winds.

Destrehan, Louisiana gets 64 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Destrehan averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Destrehan. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Destrehan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 64 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Destrehan is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Louisiana.

2.3 Summer - 8.2 Winter
April, October and November are the most pleasant months in Destrehan, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDestrehan, LouisianaUnited States
  63.7 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  103.7 days106.2 days
  216 days205 days
  91.7°85.8°
  44.1°21.7°
  6.77
  5.64.3
  10 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Destrehan with an average high temperature of 91.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Louisiana. In Destrehan, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Destrehan are April, October and November.
In Destrehan, there are 77.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Louisiana.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Destrehan with an average of 44.1°. This is one of the warmest places in Louisiana.
In Destrehan, there are 6.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Louisiana.
In Destrehan, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Louisiana.
Humidity in Destrehan can be oppressive in the summer, but pleasant for much of the year. The humidity here has been described as stifling in July and August. The humid season extends from May-October and the most comfortable months are November-April.
June is the wettest month in Destrehan with 7.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is October with 4.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 21% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 63.7 inches in Destrehan means that it is one of the wettest places in Louisiana.
July is the rainiest month in Destrehan with 12.7 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 6.0 rainy days. There are 103.7 rainy days annually in Destrehan, which is about average compared to other places in Louisiana. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Destrehan, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Louisiana. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Destrehan.
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Jeremy  · Destrehan, LA
More Laid-back Country Feel in Destrehan
Over 16 years ago

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of New Orleans, then Destrehan is a great place to look. The crime is significantly lower, and the schools are the best in  More

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wayne · Columbus, GA
Crime Rate In Destrehan, La.
Over 18 years ago

We are being transferred to the New Orleans area and are thinking about buying a home in Destrehan, specifically in Ormand Subdivision. Destrehan is approximately 20  More

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