Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Eagle Bend enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average
48°F (9°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Geography
Elevation
92 ft (28 m)
Area
2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density
220/sq mi
Coordinates
32.5275°N, 91.0247°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Issaquena County County
Nearest Airport
Monroe Regional (MLU) 57 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall0.3"
Wettest Month (Apr)5.96"
Driest Month (Sep)3.00"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
8.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
77.3 / 100
Community Resilience
2.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Very Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 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
75 km
16 km
May 3, 2015
7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi
M3.2
89 km
5 km
Jun 29, 2015
6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi
M3.2
89 km
5 km
Aug 11, 1996
9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi
M3.1
118 km
10 km
May 3, 2015
8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi
M3.0
86 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi
M3.0
142 km
10 km
Aug 9, 2019
Mississippi
M2.8
93 km
5 km
Aug 17, 2015
9 km N of Madison, Mississippi
M2.6
85 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 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
215 km
2020
Laura
Category 3
98 mph
204 km
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
236 km
2008
Gustav
Category 1
-
261 km
2005
Katrina
Category 3
121 mph
168 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
104 mph
294 km
1992
Andrew
Category 1
92 mph
234 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
115 mph
234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
756 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 316 fatalities, 3,736 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971
EF5
45 km
109.2 mi
47
Mar 3, 1966
EF5
59 km
202.5 mi
58
Dec 5, 1953
EF5
25 km
9.0 mi
38
Mar 24, 2023
EF4
35 km
59.2 mi
17
Apr 24, 2010
EF4
29 km
149.0 mi
10
Nov 24, 2001
EF4
78 km
11.5 mi
2
Nov 21, 1992
EF4
97 km
128.0 mi
12
Mar 9, 1992
EF4
60 km
20.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1983
EF4
94 km
9.0 mi
2
Mar 29, 1976
EF4
90 km
126.5 mi
0
Mar 29, 1976
EF4
76 km
22.3 mi
3
Feb 21, 1971
EF4
19 km
202.1 mi
58
Feb 21, 1971
EF4
35 km
65.2 mi
13
Jan 23, 1969
EF4
94 km
117.8 mi
32
Apr 28, 2014
EF3
82 km
29.7 mi
1
Apr 15, 2011
EF3
66 km
16.5 mi
0
Apr 6, 2005
EF3
96 km
15.0 mi
0
Nov 23, 2004
EF3
91 km
18.0 mi
0
Nov 24, 2001
EF3
86 km
30.0 mi
3
Nov 24, 2001
EF3
86 km
5.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2006
UNNAMED
4,134
100 km
1998
UNNAMED
577
99 km
2016
UNNAMED
548
91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
48°F (9°C)
5.4 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
5.1 in
March
59°F (15°C)
5.0 in
April
66°F (19°C)
6.0 in
Wettest
May
74°F (23°C)
3.9 in
June
80°F (27°C)
3.7 in
July
83°F (28°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
82°F (28°C)
3.8 in
September
77°F (25°C)
3.0 in
Driest
October
67°F (19°C)
4.1 in
November
56°F (13°C)
3.9 in
December
50°F (10°C)
5.4 in
Eagle Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.0").