Weather & Climate in Belcher, LA

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

Belcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 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 50.8 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 185 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	185 ft (56 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	166/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7522°N, 93.8372°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Caddo Parish County
Nearest Airport	Shreveport Regional (SHV) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.8 / 100
Community Resilience	65.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 17, 2012	3 km NE of Timpson, Texas	M4.8	105 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	109 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	109 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	110 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	106 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	83 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	15 km	5 km
Jan 20, 2019	7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas	M3.3	145 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	113 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	22 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	112 km	9 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	132 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	22 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	111 km	7 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	12 km	9 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	120 km	5 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	110 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	111 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	93 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	86 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	109 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	98 mph	239 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	274 km
2005	Rita	Category 1	75 mph	252 km

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

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 735 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	25 km	19.3 mi	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	29 km	6.2 mi	2
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	86 km	17.7 mi	2
Feb 12, 1950	EF4	88 km	82.6 mi	18
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	92 km	15.7 mi	0
Nov 4, 2022	EF3	96 km	16.9 mi	1
Jan 20, 2010	EF3	43 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	37 km	9.9 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	94 km	19.3 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	41 km	32.5 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	61 km	16.0 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	80 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	91 km	5.4 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	73 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	91 km	14.5 mi	0
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	77 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF3	98 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	74 km	12.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	28 km	13.0 mi	0
May 2, 1984	EF3	55 km	61.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX	41,645	58 km
2022	TXCLR-FY22-RX-W	3,288	30 km
2011	DIANA	2,863	90 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	86 km
2011	592	2,278	24 km
2011	PETERS CHAPEL	2,072	41 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	55 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,618	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,614	97 km
2011	MARSHALL	1,583	45 km
2018	C-25 26 27	1,565	57 km
2018	MIDDLEFORK UNIT	1,514	81 km
2011	RELEASE	1,398	25 km
2004	UNNAMED	1,358	56 km
1998	UNNAMED	1,317	24 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,199	53 km
2022	C-24 28	1,161	50 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,046	15 km
2018	C-28	882	53 km
2004	BUSSEY	795	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in
March	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.7 in
July	84°F (29°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.7 in
December	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in

Belcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (3.0").

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