Weather & Climate in Belmont, LA

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

Belmont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 56.3 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 353 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.6°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	353 ft (108 m)
Area	10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	31.7182°N, 93.5082°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Sabine Parish County
Nearest Airport	Shreveport Regional (SHV) 54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.67"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.2 / 100
Community Resilience	14.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

33 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	85 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	90 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	100 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	76 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	94 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	50 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	116 km	5 km
Mar 29, 2025	13 km NNE of Wells, Texas	M3.5	130 km	7 km
Jan 20, 2019	7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas	M3.3	66 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	41 km	9 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	108 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	113 km	9 km
Apr 2, 2024	5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas	M3.0	89 km	8 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	44 km	7 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	106 km	5 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	79 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2012	3 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	86 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	39 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	85 km	5 km
Jan 31, 2013	7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	94 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 4	144 mph	286 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	50 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	189 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	267 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	104 mph	220 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	109 mph	188 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	92 mph	158 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	115 mph	147 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	92 mph	223 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	138 mph	219 km
1989	Chantal	Category 1	81 mph	251 km
1986	Bonnie	Category 1	86 mph	216 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	92 mph	206 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	86 mph	272 km
1983	Alicia	Category 3	115 mph	294 km

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

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,076 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010	EF4	67 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	95 km	19.3 mi	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	90 km	6.2 mi	2
Dec 3, 1953	EF4	84 km	85.5 mi	9
Feb 12, 1950	EF4	54 km	82.6 mi	18
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	100 km	62.6 mi	1
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	28 km	19.3 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	94 km	32.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	56 km	5.4 mi	0
Mar 2, 1999	EF3	98 km	12.0 mi	1
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	90 km	7.0 mi	0
Feb 19, 1991	EF3	74 km	5.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF3	92 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	66 km	48.0 mi	1
May 2, 1984	EF3	79 km	61.0 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	13 km	3.0 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	41 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	58 km	23.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	74 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 1982	EF3	74 km	7.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,017 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	UNNAMED	15,017	97 km
2010	RXCOMP89-90-93-115	10,602	62 km
1994	AIRPORT	8,458	48 km
2017	UNNAMED	6,146	67 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,381	92 km
2021	C-43/44	5,340	54 km
2020	UNNAMED	5,104	41 km
2021	UNNAMED	5,057	33 km
2013	UNNAMED	5,044	80 km
2022	GOOBER HILL SOUTH	4,845	37 km
2021	UNNAMED	4,767	96 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,754	67 km
2022	ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C	4,753	77 km
2022	THE 60S	4,538	51 km
2024	ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX	4,508	86 km
2017	UNNAMED	4,498	82 km
2011	POWERLINE FIRE	4,490	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,456	86 km
2024	RX CALV C-262-265	4,445	90 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,440	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	4.4 in
March	57°F (14°C)	4.6 in
April	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.2 in
December	48°F (9°C)	5.4 in

Belmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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