Weather & Climate in Forest, LA

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

Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°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 58.8 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 128 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.6°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	128 ft (39 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	201/sq mi
Coordinates	32.7924°N, 91.4126°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	West Carroll Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"

Driest Month (Sep) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.4 / 100
Community Resilience	24.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very 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	64 km	16 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	120 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	128 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	128 km	5 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	101 km	10 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	125 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	123 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	124 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	128 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	120 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	115 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	116 km	12 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	133 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	125 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 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 2	75 mph	251 km
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	181 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	283 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	—	281 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	214 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	92 mph	256 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	278 km

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

Tornado History

615 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 199 fatalities, 2,604 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	46 km	109.2 mi	47
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	70 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	39 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	45 km	149.0 mi	10
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	81 km	30.3 mi	0
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	57 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	59 km	9.0 mi	2
Apr 17, 1978	EF4	85 km	3.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	82 km	65.2 mi	13
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	38 km	202.1 mi	58
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	99 km	9.1 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	67 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	79 km	8.0 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	44 km	30.0 mi	3
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	88 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	99 km	42.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	93 km	22.0 mi	0
Nov 11, 1995	EF3	100 km	15.0 mi	0
May 7, 1984	EF3	21 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	69 km	0.5 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	54 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	57 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	86 km
2012	LACEY	1,439	88 km
2010	DREW	1,283	75 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	81 km
2013	SINGLETON CREEK	1,124	92 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	80 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	76 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	80 km
2000	SHALLOW LAKE W	892	80 km
1986	UNNAMED	889	80 km
1987	UNNAMED	839	80 km
1989	SHALLOW LAKE	820	81 km
1996	RIDGE ROAD	804	80 km
2006	PINE ISLAND	757	73 km
2014	ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE	752	87 km
1995	BOULDINHSE	748	80 km
2007	EAGLE LAKE	742	81 km
2006	UNNAMED	741	82 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	5.1 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	5.2 in
March	56°F (14°C)	5.9 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.9 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.4 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.2 in
September	76°F (24°C)	2.9 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.8 in
November	55°F (13°C)	5.0 in
December	47°F (8°C)	6.0 in	Wettest

Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (2.9").

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