Weather & Climate in Columbia, LA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Columbia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 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 59.3 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 109 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.5°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	109 ft (33 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	443/sq mi
Coordinates	32.1021°N, 92.0764°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Caldwell Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"

56% above US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	69.5 / 100
Community Resilience	55.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	117 km	9 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	116 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	133 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	142 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	119 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	117 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	135 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	132 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	118 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	121 km	12 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	130 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.7	120 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	117 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	117 km	5 km
Apr 13, 2024	4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.6	121 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	137 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 1	81 mph	300 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	121 mph	206 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	97 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	236 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	296 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	279 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	201 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	92 mph	247 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	253 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	115 mph	262 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	92 mph	235 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	182 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	266 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	92 mph	241 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	86 mph	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

572 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 1,179 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	65 km	109.2 mi	47
Nov 29, 2010	EF4	77 km	14.0 mi	0
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	80 km	149.0 mi	10
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	61 km	9.0 mi	2
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	83 km	9.1 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	14 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	42 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	58 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	72 km	11.2 mi	2
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	65 km	14.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	30 km	15.0 mi	1
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	93 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	80 km	30.0 mi	3
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	47 km	22.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	55 km	38.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	78 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 21, 1990	EF3	64 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	33 km	12.0 mi	1
May 19, 1983	EF3	13 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	67 km
2011	TD13	4,208	97 km
2024	RX CAT C-40-41-42	3,635	66 km
2019	C-110/111	3,516	63 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,408	73 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,925	76 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN	2,902	71 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN	2,890	79 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,860	56 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN	2,852	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,782	74 km
2024	RX WINN-40-115	2,724	74 km
2021	WINN 13 17 18	2,683	83 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,677	68 km
2022	WINN 110/111	2,642	63 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,639	73 km
2022	WINN C40 / 115	2,626	74 km
2022	C-32/33/34	2,580	59 km
2020	UNNAMED	2,539	61 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,523	61 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	5.4 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	5.0 in
March	58°F (14°C)	5.7 in
April	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.8 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
November	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in
December	48°F (9°C)	5.9 in	Wettest

Columbia has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.3").

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