Weather & Climate in Farmerville, LA

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

Farmerville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 176 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.9°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	176 ft (54 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density	576/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7751°N, 92.4005°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Union Parish County
Nearest Airport	Ruston Regional (RSN) 21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 1.2"

Wettest Month (May) 5.51"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	88.8 / 100
Community Resilience	29.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

21 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	145 km	16 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	112 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	147 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	37 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	142 km	9 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	61 km	5 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	148 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	52 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	120 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	113 km	5 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	51 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	55 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	37 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	41 km	12 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	99 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	94 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	114 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.7	115 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	57 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 2	75 mph	285 km
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	108 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	—	279 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	298 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	298 km
2005	Rita	Category 1	75 mph	300 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	92 mph	262 km

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

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 981 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	98 km	109.2 mi	47
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	38 km	9.0 mi	2
Mar 28, 1975	EF4	90 km	5.4 mi	7
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	6 km	9.1 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	94 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	33 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	40 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	39 km	11.2 mi	2
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	41 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	41 km	24.0 mi	2
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	49 km	30.0 mi	3
May 4, 1999	EF3	93 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	44 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	67 km	8.5 mi	0
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	75 km	7.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	22 km	2.0 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	77 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF3	100 km	3.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF3	87 km	21.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF3	78 km	6.0 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	73 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,408	90 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN	2,902	92 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,782	95 km
2024	RX WINN-40-115	2,724	95 km
2021	WINN 13 17 18	2,683	93 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,639	90 km
2022	WINN C40 / 115	2,626	95 km
2018	WINN C-24	2,522	90 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,343	90 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	52 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	41 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	66 km
2015	COMPARTMENT 22 PBURN	1,956	88 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,923	92 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,838	98 km
2018	C-13/17/18	1,837	94 km
2018	UNNAMED	1,784	93 km
2018	C-115/40	1,764	94 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,756	80 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	4.9 in
March	56°F (13°C)	5.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.0 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Driest
September	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	4.6 in
December	47°F (8°C)	5.0 in

Farmerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.3").

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