Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beauxart Gardens enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 14 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average
54°F (12°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days
317 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
14 ft (4 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density
1,262/sq mi
Coordinates
29.9595°N, 94.0356°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 4 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall62.1"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep)6.10"
Driest Month (Mar)3.31"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
95.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
84.1 / 100
Community Resilience
64.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Very High
Ice Storm
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Francine
Category 2
104 mph
241 km
2024
Beryl
Category 1
92 mph
204 km
2021
Nicholas
Category 1
75 mph
207 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
73 km
2020
Delta
Category 3
115 mph
92 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
182 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
88 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
98 mph
209 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
8 km
2005
Rita
Category 4
127 mph
24 km
2003
Claudette
Category 1
92 mph
227 km
2002
Lili
Category 3
121 mph
167 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
225 km
1989
Jerry
Category 1
86 mph
126 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
53 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
26 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
124 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
129 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
537 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 401 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957
EF4
33 km
12.9 mi
1
Dec 28, 2024
EF3
73 km
67.9 mi
0
Jan 1, 1999
EF3
40 km
5.5 mi
0
May 20, 1984
EF3
68 km
3.0 mi
0
May 20, 1983
EF3
48 km
5.0 mi
0
Jan 31, 1983
EF3
19 km
1.0 mi
0
May 13, 1982
EF3
60 km
8.5 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
99 km
3.3 mi
1
Oct 28, 1974
EF3
49 km
9.6 mi
1
Apr 17, 1973
EF3
89 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 17, 1973
EF3
42 km
0.5 mi
0
Feb 12, 1971
EF3
86 km
3.6 mi
0
Oct 11, 1970
EF3
16 km
4.3 mi
0
May 27, 1969
EF3
67 km
1.5 mi
3
Mar 23, 1969
EF3
31 km
0.5 mi
0
Sep 12, 1961
EF3
70 km
0.5 mi
0
May 21, 1959
EF3
96 km
4.3 mi
0
Nov 7, 1957
EF3
10 km
3.6 mi
2
Nov 7, 1957
EF3
8 km
1.5 mi
0
Oct 22, 1957
EF3
96 km
4.3 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE (18,392 acres, 2023).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2023
LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE
18,392
56 km
2007
08 UNIT 1 RX
16,981
42 km
2002
BAYOU COMPLEX
15,744
50 km
1993
PF UNIT 5
15,059
31 km
2010
MCR UNIT 2 RX
14,471
36 km
2000
E WHITES 2
13,996
39 km
2007
UNIT 5
13,959
35 km
2012
WF HOLIDAY 1-2
13,251
39 km
1990
U 2 PF 90 1
12,490
47 km
2005
UNIT 4 05 01
11,749
45 km
2003
UNNAMED
11,431
34 km
2005
RX UNIT 12 1117 2005
10,728
39 km
2011
SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3)
10,195
44 km
1997
WILD COW BAY
10,069
26 km
2020
TXMCR-FY20-RX-W
10,033
31 km
2014
PINTAIL
9,498
53 km
2023
H AND H COMPLEX
9,476
16 km
1992
UNNAMED
9,344
38 km
2003
UNIT 8 WILDFIRE
9,076
26 km
1987
U 1 PF 87 09
8,953
54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
54°F (12°C)
4.8 in
Coldest
February
55°F (13°C)
3.4 in
March
62°F (16°C)
3.3 in
Driest
April
68°F (20°C)
3.5 in
May
75°F (24°C)
5.4 in
June
80°F (27°C)
5.8 in
July
84°F (29°C)
5.2 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
5.1 in
September
78°F (26°C)
6.1 in
Wettest
October
70°F (21°C)
4.3 in
November
61°F (16°C)
4.7 in
December
54°F (12°C)
4.8 in
Beauxart Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (3.3").