Weather & Climate in Cecilia, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cecilia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 25 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 716/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3364°N, 91.8479°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Landry Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
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 | 109 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 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 | 123 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 105 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 150 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 175 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 105 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 89 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 298 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 6 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 216 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 127 mph | 192 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 57 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 104 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 227 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 23 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
632 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 39 fatalities, 729 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 38 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| May 17, 2020 | EF3 | 43 km | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 96 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 83 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1984 | EF3 | 75 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 47 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 33 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 73 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 54 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 11 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 84 km | 31.3 mi | 2 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 28 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1973 | EF3 | 76 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 1972 | EF3 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF3 | 80 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1970 | EF3 | 88 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 53 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 55 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | EF3 | 92 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,496 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 12,496 | 89 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 4,875 | 90 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,418 | 100 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,365 | 79 km |
| 2002 | FARM UNIT | 865 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Cecilia has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (3.7").