Weather & Climate in Delcambre, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Delcambre 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 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9511°N, 91.9917°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Iberia Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Acadiana Regional (ARA) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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 | 145 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 | 99 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 127 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 127 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 158 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 89 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 44 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 157 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 40 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 160 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 4 | 127 mph | 165 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 232 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 4 | 121 mph | 30 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 219 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 33 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
494 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 35 fatalities, 661 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 80 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| May 17, 2020 | EF3 | 63 km | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 88 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 62 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 53 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 28 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 39 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 27 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 68 km | 31.3 mi | 2 |
| Feb 29, 1972 | EF3 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 17, 1970 | EF3 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 27 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 65 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 1961 | EF3 | 30 km | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 49 km | 9.2 mi | 4 |
| Oct 15, 1957 | EF3 | 58 km | 37.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1952 | EF3 | 88 km | 36.7 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 2024 | EF2 | 44 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | EF2 | 81 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | 15 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LACASSINE POOL (16,640 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | LACASSINE POOL | 16,640 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,563 | 68 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 6,588 | 81 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,928 | 97 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 4,875 | 58 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,872 | 83 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,678 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,387 | 97 km |
| 2002 | G 1 2 3 | 3,427 | 90 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 3,157 | 81 km |
| 2002 | H I J | 3,155 | 87 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,853 | 71 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,685 | 68 km |
| 1999 | UNIT F 3 | 2,667 | 90 km |
| 1995 | E 2 | 2,567 | 92 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 2,543 | 90 km |
| 2015 | LALCR FY16 RX MARSH AND PRAIRIE | 2,413 | 87 km |
| 1995 | G 2 | 2,136 | 81 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 2,054 | 99 km |
| 1999 | UNIT H | 2,011 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in |
Delcambre has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (2.9").