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Weather & Climate in Catahoula, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Catahoula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°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 66.8 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 12 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2120°N, 91.7196°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Martin Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Acadiana Regional (ARA) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | 107 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 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 | 104 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 98 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 159 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 156 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 82 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 245 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 20 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 204 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 127 mph | 199 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 61 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 13 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
601 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 38 fatalities, 708 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 55 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| May 17, 2020 | EF3 | 59 km | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 91 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 66 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1984 | EF3 | 73 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 49 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 63 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 91 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 57 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 24 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 93 km | 31.3 mi | 2 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 34 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1973 | EF3 | 69 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 1972 | EF3 | 48 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF3 | 71 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1970 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 58 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 37 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | EF3 | 79 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,875 acres, 1995).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 4,875 | 93 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 1,764 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,365 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in |
Catahoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (4.1").