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Sun, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Tammany Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
491
Population
115/sq mi density
$180,900
Home Value
$171,640 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
886
Violent Crime/100K
5,619 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
886 violent crimes/100K (133% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.6525°N, 89.9105°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Tammany Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
Sun has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.1").