Venice, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Plaquemines Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
259
Population
259/sq mi density
70°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Venice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | -6 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2876°N, 89.3644°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Plaquemines Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in |
Venice has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (2.8").