Question 1

How much rain did New Orleans, LA 70185 get in the last 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 1.25" of rain in New Orleans, LA 70185 over the last 24 hours (full day Sat, Oct 31: 1.27"). 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 70185 in 2026?

Accepted Answer

So far in 2026, New Orleans, LA 70185 has received 50.96" of precipitation according to Precip, compared to the 30-year normal to date of 58.87" (13.4% below average). Recent monthly totals: July: 8.10" (normal 8.19"); August: 3.52" (normal 7.51"); September: 4.19" (normal 5.82"); October: 7.15" (normal 3.99").

Question 3

How much rain did New Orleans, LA 70185 get in the past 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Precip measured 1.27" of rain in New Orleans, LA 70185 over the past 7 days.

Question 4

When did it last rain in New Orleans, LA 70185?

Accepted Answer

The most recent rain event in New Orleans, LA 70185 ended 1 hour ago, dropping 1.25" as measured by Precip.

Question 5

How are rainfall totals for New Orleans, LA 70185 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 70185 accurate to roughly 800 meters and updated every hour.

Month	2026 Total	30-Yr Normal	vs. Normal
January	2.12"	5.50"	−3.38" (−62%)
February	2.34"	4.29"	−1.95" (−45%)
March	3.96"	4.81"	−0.85" (−18%)
April	3.19"	5.19"	−2.00" (−39%)
May	12.04"	5.98"	+6.05" (+101%)
June	4.35"	7.58"	−3.22" (−43%)
July	8.10"	8.19"	−0.10" (−1%)
August	3.52"	7.51"	−3.99" (−53%)
September	4.19"	5.82"	−1.62" (−28%)
October	7.15"	3.99"	+3.16" (+79%)
2026 YTD Total	50.96"	58.87"	−7.91" (13.4% below average)

Rainfall Totals Last 24 Hours in New Orleans, LA 70185

1.25" of rain in New Orleans, LA 70185 in the last 24 hours

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