Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bryceland 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 299 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 60.8 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 265 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
299 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
265 ft (81 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density
87/sq mi
Coordinates
32.4450°N, 92.9901°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Lincoln Parish County
Nearest Airport
Ruston Regional (RSN) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall0.5"
Wettest Month (May)5.87"
Driest Month (Aug)3.19"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
64.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability
85.8 / 100
Community Resilience
53.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
34 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
142 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
148 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
140 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
149 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
46 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
96 km
5 km
Jun 10, 1994
4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas
M3.2
70 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
118 km
9 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
94 km
5 km
May 16, 2007
5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas
M3.0
102 km
5 km
Mar 3, 2001
2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas
M3.0
88 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
90 km
9 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
120 km
7 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
93 km
5 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
142 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
56 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
150 km
5 km
Jan 11, 2024
6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M2.8
48 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
147 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
147 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2021
Ida
Category 3
121 mph
292 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
51 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
98 mph
261 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
98 mph
260 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
98 mph
271 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
75 mph
245 km
2005
Rita
Category 2
75 mph
241 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
—
280 km
1992
Andrew
Category 1
92 mph
249 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
81 mph
273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
637 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 843 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010
EF4
74 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF4
79 km
19.3 mi
7
Apr 1, 1983
EF4
94 km
9.0 mi
2
Dec 3, 1978
EF4
72 km
6.2 mi
2
Dec 13, 2022
EF3
61 km
9.1 mi
0
Apr 12, 2020
EF3
86 km
2.6 mi
0
Apr 12, 2020
EF3
77 km
8.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 2019
EF3
31 km
11.2 mi
2
Feb 24, 2007
EF3
68 km
26.0 mi
0
Jan 12, 2005
EF3
68 km
24.0 mi
2
Nov 23, 2004
EF3
94 km
15.0 mi
1
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
100 km
32.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
70 km
19.3 mi
0
May 4, 1999
EF3
92 km
9.0 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
43 km
14.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
19 km
8.5 mi
0
Nov 3, 1992
EF3
10 km
7.0 mi
0
May 2, 1984
EF3
99 km
61.0 mi
0
Nov 19, 1983
EF3
55 km
2.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
99 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (4,498 acres, 2017).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2017
UNNAMED
4,498
85 km
2011
TD13
4,208
45 km
2024
RX CAT C-40-41-42
3,635
98 km
2019
C-110/111
3,516
86 km
2016
UNNAMED
3,408
45 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,925
65 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN
2,902
49 km
2015
UNNAMED
2,860
90 km
2010
COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN
2,852
64 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,782
50 km
2024
RX WINN-40-115
2,724
50 km
2021
WINN 13 17 18
2,683
41 km
2022
WINN 110/111
2,642
86 km
2021
UNNAMED
2,639
45 km
2022
WINN C40 / 115
2,626
50 km
2020
UNNAMED
2,539
92 km
2013
UNNAMED
2,523
91 km
2018
WINN C-24
2,522
45 km
2024
RX CAT C-8-9
2,513
92 km
2014
UNNAMED
2,343
45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
5.0 in
Coldest
February
49°F (9°C)
4.8 in
March
56°F (14°C)
5.2 in
April
63°F (17°C)
4.2 in
May
71°F (22°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.1 in
July
82°F (28°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
3.2 in
Driest
September
75°F (24°C)
3.9 in
October
64°F (18°C)
4.0 in
November
54°F (12°C)
4.9 in
December
47°F (8°C)
5.5 in
Bryceland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").