Gloster, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · De Soto Parish County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
68
Population
54/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gloster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 229 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1904°N, 93.8047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | De Soto Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in |
Gloster has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.6").