Weather & Climate in Covington, LA

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

Covington has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°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 60.1 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 22 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	70.9°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	22 ft (7 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	1,439/sq mi
Coordinates	30.4802°N, 90.1118°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tangipahoa Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"

58% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.2 / 100
Community Resilience	65.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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	80 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

25 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	124 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	65 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	37 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	271 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	221 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	217 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	107 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	126 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	259 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	145 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	53 km
2005	Dennis	Category 3	121 mph	271 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	142 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	215 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	121 mph	217 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	116 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	276 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	129 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	127 mph	275 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	251 km

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

Tornado History

704 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	67 km	53.8 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	89 km	21.2 mi	4
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	60 km	7.0 mi	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	88 km	56.5 mi	9
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	66 km	11.5 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	99 km	83.2 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	53 km	10.1 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	77 km	6.4 mi	0
Jan 21, 2017	EF3	99 km	31.1 mi	4
Dec 23, 2014	EF3	87 km	12.5 mi	3
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	45 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	16 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	56 km	9.0 mi	2
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	55 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1980	EF3	69 km	13.1 mi	0
May 19, 1980	EF3	90 km	10.6 mi	0
May 16, 1980	EF3	93 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 13, 1980	EF3	98 km	15.9 mi	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	81 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1973	EF3	93 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: THICK CREEK (3,960 acres, 2007).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2007	THICK CREEK	3,960	94 km
2006	KILN (BAYOU BACON)	3,576	58 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,345	99 km
2006	SANDY FOX FIRE	3,167	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,011	96 km
2010	DESOTO 1050	2,485	86 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,428	92 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,382	86 km
2020	DE SOTO - BB 6317	2,097	92 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,046	99 km
2000	UNIT 1 B	2,030	46 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,984	59 km
2022	DE SOTO BB 8359 NORTH 9365 SOUTH	1,823	86 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,755	86 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	23 km
2015	BAYOU LACROIX	1,714	63 km
2010	DESOTO 1009	1,666	92 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	28 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,624	86 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	28 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.5 in
February	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in
March	60°F (16°C)	5.9 in
April	67°F (19°C)	5.0 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.3 in
June	80°F (26°C)	5.1 in
July	84°F (29°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	5.8 in
September	78°F (25°C)	5.0 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.7 in
December	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in	Coldest

Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.2").

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