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Weather & Climate in Cameron, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cameron enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°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 60.2 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 10 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7952°N, 93.2915°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cameron Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Charles Regional (LCH) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 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 | 176 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 254 km |
| 2021 | Nicholas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 1 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 269 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 19 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 108 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 145 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 147 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 132 mph | 41 km |
| 2003 | Claudette | Category 1 | 92 mph | 246 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 4 | 121 mph | 98 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 157 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 97 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 90 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 62 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
457 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 482 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF4 | 54 km | 12.9 mi | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 54 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1984 | EF3 | 6 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 30 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 68 km | 31.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 52 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 55 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 1971 | EF3 | 48 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1970 | EF3 | 58 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 1969 | EF3 | 97 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 1961 | EF3 | 98 km | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 69 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 64 km | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 4, 1952 | EF3 | 58 km | 36.7 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF2 | 51 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF2 | 64 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF2 | 44 km | 1.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF2 | 63 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 2023 | EF2 | 66 km | 25.2 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 | 21 km |
| 2007 | 08 UNIT 1 RX | 16,981 | 95 km |
| 2005 | LACASSINE POOL | 16,640 | 41 km |
| 2002 | BAYOU COMPLEX | 15,744 | 25 km |
| 1993 | PF UNIT 5 | 15,059 | 43 km |
| 2010 | MCR UNIT 2 RX | 14,471 | 87 km |
| 2000 | E WHITES 2 | 13,996 | 90 km |
| 2007 | UNIT 5 | 13,959 | 40 km |
| 2012 | WF HOLIDAY 1-2 | 13,251 | 89 km |
| 1990 | U 2 PF 90 1 | 12,490 | 28 km |
| 2005 | UNIT 4 05 01 | 11,749 | 29 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 11,431 | 41 km |
| 2005 | RX UNIT 12 1117 2005 | 10,728 | 89 km |
| 2011 | SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) | 10,195 | 32 km |
| 1997 | WILD COW BAY | 10,069 | 75 km |
| 2020 | TXMCR-FY20-RX-W | 10,033 | 78 km |
| 2014 | PINTAIL | 9,498 | 23 km |
| 2023 | H AND H COMPLEX | 9,476 | 76 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 9,344 | 88 km |
| 2003 | UNIT 8 WILDFIRE | 9,076 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in |
Cameron has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (3.3").