Weather & Climate in Delhi, LA

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

Delhi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°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 57.9 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 94 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	94 ft (29 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density	903/sq mi
Coordinates	32.4528°N, 91.4900°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Richland Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"

52% above US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.8 / 100
Community Resilience	63.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	98 km	16 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	127 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	133 km	5 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	138 km	10 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	137 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	139 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	130 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	140 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	137 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	124 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	126 km	12 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	144 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	129 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 3	121 mph	216 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	160 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	294 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	271 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	243 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	206 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	—	283 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	92 mph	218 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	252 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	296 km

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

Tornado History

642 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 287 fatalities, 3,337 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	8 km	109.2 mi	47
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	93 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	57 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	63 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	19 km	149.0 mi	10
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	88 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	54 km	9.0 mi	2
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	52 km	202.1 mi	58
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	73 km	65.2 mi	13
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	95 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	98 km	9.1 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	76 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	60 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	64 km	8.0 mi	0
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	82 km	14.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	86 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	96 km	15.0 mi	1
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	53 km	30.0 mi	3
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	55 km	22.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	71 km	38.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	4,134	84 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	71 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	99 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	97 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	97 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	99 km
2000	SHALLOW LAKE W	892	98 km
1986	UNNAMED	889	98 km
1987	UNNAMED	839	97 km
1989	SHALLOW LAKE	820	99 km
1996	RIDGE ROAD	804	98 km
2006	PINE ISLAND	757	94 km
1995	BOULDINHSE	748	97 km
2007	EAGLE LAKE	742	99 km
1998	BOLDINHOS	717	97 km
2010	UNNAMED	691	98 km
1990	BOULDING H	681	98 km
2011	BOULDINGHOUSE	679	97 km
2002	PINE ISLAND	676	94 km
1988	BRAD TRAM	676	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	5.4 in
February	49°F (10°C)	5.1 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.5 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in
July	84°F (29°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Driest
October	65°F (19°C)	3.7 in
November	56°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	48°F (9°C)	6.0 in	Coldest

Delhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.0").

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