Weather & Climate in Baskin, LA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Baskin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 73 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	73 ft (22 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	135/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2591°N, 91.7473°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Franklin Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	35.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	87.9 / 100
Community Resilience	50.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	129 km	16 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	149 km	9 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	121 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	134 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	140 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	149 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	137 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	120 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	123 km	12 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	149 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	144 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	141 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 3	121 mph	205 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	131 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	264 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	285 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	299 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	218 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	92 mph	280 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	225 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	115 mph	297 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	-	257 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	196 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	253 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	92 mph	267 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	75 mph	299 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 236 fatalities, 2,905 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	29 km	109.2 mi	47
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	80 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	95 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	45 km	149.0 mi	10
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	50 km	9.0 mi	2
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	84 km	202.1 mi	58
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	96 km	65.2 mi	13
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	92 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	88 km	9.1 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	44 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	46 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	52 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	91 km	11.2 mi	2
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	63 km	14.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	63 km	15.0 mi	1
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	79 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	61 km	30.0 mi	3
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	35 km	22.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	88 km	3.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	51 km	38.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RX CAT C-40-41-42 (3,635 acres, 2024).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2024	RX CAT C-40-41-42	3,635	100 km
2019	C-110/111	3,516	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,860	91 km
2022	WINN 110/111	2,642	98 km
2022	C-32/33/34	2,580	93 km
2020	UNNAMED	2,539	96 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,523	96 km
2024	RX CAT C-8-9	2,513	91 km
2024	RX C-52 53 54	2,489	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,229	97 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,217	97 km
2022	C-52/53	2,207	97 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,194	95 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	78 km
2019	C-52/53	2,144	97 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,137	93 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,123	100 km
2022	WINN 90	2,096	91 km
2020	UNNAMED	2,055	100 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,041	92 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	5.5 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in
March	57°F (14°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	5.0 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.5 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Driest
September	76°F (25°C)	3.2 in
October	65°F (19°C)	4.0 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.9 in
December	48°F (9°C)	5.7 in

Baskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").

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