Gentilly, LA

Unincorporated community in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

Gentilly is a small unincorporated community in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.0 miles SE of Arabi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70126.

Gentilly at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. Bernard Parish
ZIP code
70126
Nearest town
Arabi (4.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0036, -90.0286

Weather in Gentilly now

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Gentilly weather by the hour

Gentilly weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gentilly.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gentilly

What is the weather usually like in Gentilly?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

42°56°69°83°96°61°47°Jan65°51°Feb71°57°Mar78°63°Apr85°71°May89°76°Jun91°78°Jul91°79°Aug87°76°Sep79°67°Oct70°56°Nov63°49°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan4.1"Feb4.6"Mar5.9"Apr4.9"May6.0"Jun6.3"Jul6.5"Aug4.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.6"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Gentilly: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AP, LA US (USW00053917), adjusted for the elevation of Gentilly.

Gentilly weather month by month

January
61° 47°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
65° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 57°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
78° 63°F
5.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
89° 76°F
6.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
91° 78°F
6.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
91° 79°F
6.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
87° 76°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
79° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
63° 49°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gentilly through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:23 PM10 h 28 min
February6:38 AM5:50 PM11 h 11 min
March7:08 AM7:09 PM12 h 1 min
April6:31 AM7:28 PM12 h 56 min
May6:05 AM7:47 PM13 h 42 min
June5:57 AM8:04 PM14 h 6 min
July6:08 AM8:04 PM13 h 56 min
August6:26 AM7:42 PM13 h 16 min
September6:43 AM7:06 PM12 h 23 min
October7:00 AM6:30 PM11 h 29 min
November6:24 AM5:05 PM10 h 41 min
December6:47 AM5:03 PM10 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Gentilly?

Gentilly has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 47°F (8°C).

It gets about 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Gentilly is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Gentilly

The closest live webcam is New Orleans: I-10/I-610 at Franklin Ave, 1.4 miles SW of Gentilly.

New Orleans: I-10/I-610 at Franklin AveNew Orleans · 1.4 mi SWOn Windy
New Orleans: I-610 (This camera is located in the median of I-610)New Orleans · 2.3 mi SWOn Windy
New Orleans: I-610 (This camera is located in the median of I-610)New Orleans · 2.3 mi SWOn Windy
New Orleans: Faubourg St. John: I-610 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-610)New Orleans · 3.0 mi WOn Windy
Gretna: US 90B at Eastbank CCC BridgeGretna · 4.8 mi SOn Windy
New Orleans: US 90B at LA 428New Orleans · 4.9 mi SOn Windy
New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90 at Claiborne RampNew Orleans · 5.0 mi SWOn Windy
New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90B Eastbank HOV Ramp - MagnoliaNew Orleans · 5.1 mi SWOn Windy
New Orleans: HOV Ramp at General Degualle ExitNew Orleans · 5.2 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gentilly.

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Questions about Gentilly

Where is Gentilly, LA?

Gentilly is an unincorporated community in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, 4.0 miles SE of Arabi.

What county is Gentilly in?

Gentilly is in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Gentilly, LA?

The ZIP code for Gentilly is 70126.

What is the nearest town to Gentilly?

Arabi, 4.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Gentilly?

Yes. The closest is New Orleans: I-10/I-610 at Franklin Ave, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Gentilly?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Gentilly?

January, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).

How much does it rain in Gentilly?

About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Gentilly?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gentilly?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Gentilly have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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