Watson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Livingston Parish County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,503
Population
1,566/sq mi density
$147,500
Median Income
$38,269 per capita
$245,000
Home Value
$253,522 Zillow
69°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$147,500 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Watson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5749°N, 90.9508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Livingston Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 64.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in |
Watson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (4.3").