Question 1

How much rain did New Orleans, LA 70121 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 0.01" of rain in New Orleans, LA 70121 over the last 24 hours (full day Wed, Nov 4: 0.01"). Totals come from Precip's radar-based virtual rain gauge and update hourly.

Question 2

What is the year-to-date rainfall total for New Orleans, LA 70121 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, New Orleans, LA 70121 has received 59.30" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 59.20" (0.2% above average). Recent monthly totals: August: 6.14" (normal 7.47"); September: 5.78" (normal 5.74"); October: 7.64" (normal 4.01"); November: 0.02" (normal 0.55").

Question 3

How much rain did New Orleans, LA 70121 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 2.21" of rain in New Orleans, LA 70121 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in New Orleans, LA 70121?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in New Orleans, LA 70121 ended 3 days ago, dropping 2.15" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for New Orleans, LA 70121 measured?

Accepted Answer

Precip combines Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and ground station data with AI to measure rainfall for any point — a virtual rain gauge for New Orleans, LA 70121 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	2.62"	5.51"	−2.89" (−52%)
February	2.21"	4.32"	−2.10" (−49%)
March	3.36"	4.78"	−1.42" (−30%)
April	4.51"	5.16"	−0.65" (−13%)
May	13.37"	6.01"	+7.36" (+123%)
June	7.41"	7.64"	−0.23" (−3%)
July	6.25"	8.03"	−1.78" (−22%)
August	6.14"	7.47"	−1.33" (−18%)
September	5.78"	5.74"	+0.04" (+1%)
October	7.64"	4.01"	+3.63" (+91%)
November (to date)	0.02"	0.55"	−0.53" (−97%)
2026 YTD Total	59.30"	59.20"	+0.10" (0.2% above average)

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