Oretta, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Beauregard Parish County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
565
Population
257/sq mi density
68°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oretta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 99 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5289°N, 93.4391°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beauregard Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in |
Oretta has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (4.1").