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Powhatan, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
27
Population
50/sq mi density
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
1,030
Violent Crime/100K
6,784 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,030 violent crimes/100K (171% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Powhatan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8738°N, 93.2032°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Natchitoches Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Shreveport Regional (SHV) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in |
Powhatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.2").