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Weather & Climate in Bunkie, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bunkie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 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 61.6 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 64 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,092/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9537°N, 92.1881°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Evangeline Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 128 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 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 | 195 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 138 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 109 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 235 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 117 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 151 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 295 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 78 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 127 mph | 247 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 190 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 69 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 230 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 117 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
591 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 519 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 3, 1953 | EF4 | 83 km | 85.5 mi | 9 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 39 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| May 17, 2020 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 73 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 25 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 60 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 62 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 3 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 1981 | EF3 | 47 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 76 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 87 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 1972 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1971 | EF3 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1969 | EF3 | 69 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1967 | EF3 | 78 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 47 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 67 km | 9.2 mi | 4 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 66 km | 13.3 mi | 3 |
| Oct 15, 1957 | EF3 | 55 km | 37.9 mi | 1 |
| Jan 6, 1951 | EF3 | 47 km | 16.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 12,496 | 50 km |
| 2023 | HWY 113 | 7,104 | 62 km |
| 2021 | C-368 366 365 364 75 | 5,919 | 46 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,381 | 70 km |
| 2021 | C-43/44 | 5,340 | 98 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,044 | 90 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 50 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,498 | 97 km |
| 2019 | C-371/369/34 | 4,481 | 43 km |
| 2024 | RX CALV C-262-265 | 4,445 | 73 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,440 | 99 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 4,310 | 78 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,279 | 87 km |
| 2018 | C-238 | 3,709 | 82 km |
| 2010 | WRANGLER | 3,693 | 100 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 3,648 | 41 km |
| 2024 | RX CAT C-40-41-42 | 3,635 | 85 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,599 | 64 km |
| 2019 | ZION HILL RANGE 9 C-252/253/254/257 | 3,595 | 92 km |
| 2019 | C-110/111 | 3,516 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Bunkie has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (4.3").