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Monterey, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Concordia Parish County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
285
Population
101/sq mi density
65°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
814
Violent Crime/100K
5,608 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
814 violent crimes/100K (114% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Monterey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4443°N, 91.7187°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Concordia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Monterey has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.9").