Darrow, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
163 Population 776/sq mi density
68°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Darrow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation19 ft (6 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density776/sq mi
Coordinates30.1212°N, 90.9843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAscension Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.97"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.9%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0401 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.0 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 59 km
2021 Ida Category 4 29 km
2020 Laura Category 4 226 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 105 km
2020 Delta Category 3 184 km
2020 Sally Category 2 287 km
2019 Barry Category 1 127 km
2017 Nate Category 1 174 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 93 km
2009 Ida Category 1 286 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 54 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 252 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 133 km
2005 Rita Category 3 256 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 133 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 297 km
2002 Lili Category 3 127 km
1998 Georges Category 2 203 km
1998 Earl Category 2 288 km
1997 Danny Category 1 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 872 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 45 km 0
Oct 3, 1964 EF4 83 km 22
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 93 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 52 km 2
Oct 14, 1984 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 21, 1977 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 26, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Feb 29, 1972 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 16, 1971 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 17, 1970 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 25, 1969 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 12, 1969 EF3 12 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 21, 1957 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 6, 1953 EF3 48 km 2
May 13, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 8, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 CD (1,729 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 UNIT 4 CD 1,729 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,206 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 950 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 904 63 km
2009 GOOSEPOINT C 864 100 km
2005 UNT 4A SAMMY SLOUGH 717 99 km
2009 BAPTISTE CEMETERY 684 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in

Darrow has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (4.0").

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