Weather & Climate in Elton, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 50 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4813°N, 92.6976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Chennault International (CWF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 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 | 188 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 182 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 67 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 247 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 47 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 109 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 79 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 298 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 127 mph | 124 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 66 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 96 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 2 | - | 278 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
748 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 679 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 3, 1953 | EF4 | 74 km | 85.5 mi | 9 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| May 17, 2020 | EF3 | 41 km | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 68 km | 62.6 mi | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 43 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1984 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 36 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 50 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 66 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 71 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 1981 | EF3 | 94 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 75 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 42 km | 31.3 mi | 2 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 69 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 52 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 100 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1971 | EF3 | 95 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 1971 | EF3 | 56 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | TIGER ISLAND | 30,959 | 79 km |
| 2023 | LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE | 18,392 | 96 km |
| 2005 | LACASSINE POOL | 16,640 | 61 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 12,496 | 30 km |
| 2014 | PINTAIL | 9,498 | 98 km |
| 1987 | U 1 PF 87 09 | 8,953 | 97 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 1 RX | 8,913 | 99 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,563 | 82 km |
| 2022 | NORTHLINE | 8,096 | 99 km |
| 2023 | HWY 113 | 7,104 | 59 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 6,588 | 65 km |
| 2011 | GRAND FUE | 6,006 | 97 km |
| 2021 | C-368 366 365 364 75 | 5,919 | 76 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,381 | 69 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,044 | 78 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 4,928 | 66 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 4,875 | 74 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 4,872 | 75 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 83 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 4,678 | 66 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.5 in |
Elton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (4.1").