Weather & Climate in Franklinton, LA

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

Franklinton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 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 62.5 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 188 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	67.0°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	51°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	188 ft (57 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density	827/sq mi
Coordinates	30.8482°N, 90.1459°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Washington Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"

65% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.2 / 100
Community Resilience	34.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	68 km	0 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	126 km	10 km

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

Hurricane History

24 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	157 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	68 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	76 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	277 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	240 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	241 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	120 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	165 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	296 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	168 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	59 km
2005	Dennis	Category 3	121 mph	272 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	183 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	127 mph	225 km
2002	Lili	Category 2	92 mph	227 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	122 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	166 km
1995	Opal	Category 4	127 mph	289 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	86 mph	254 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	144 mph	154 km

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

Tornado History

786 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 1,151 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	30 km	53.8 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	48 km	21.2 mi	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	78 km	67.4 mi	7
Feb 10, 2013	EF4	81 km	21.7 mi	0
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	94 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	78 km	19.1 mi	4
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	52 km	56.5 mi	9
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	90 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	58 km	83.2 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	81 km	29.3 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	81 km	5.8 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	94 km	10.1 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	77 km	6.4 mi	0
Jan 21, 2017	EF3	74 km	31.1 mi	4
Dec 23, 2014	EF3	52 km	12.5 mi	3
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	50 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	28 km	6.1 mi	0
Nov 15, 2006	EF3	74 km	13.0 mi	0
Feb 27, 1999	EF3	86 km	17.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	68 km	27.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	UNNAMED	4,768	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	90 km
2007	THICK CREEK	3,960	65 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	92 km
2006	KILN (BAYOU BACON)	3,576	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,359	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,345	88 km
2006	SANDY FOX FIRE	3,167	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,011	85 km
2010	DESOTO 1050	2,485	86 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	91 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	90 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,428	81 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	93 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,382	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	2,319	99 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	90 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,271	97 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	93 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (10°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	6.1 in
March	59°F (15°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	65°F (19°C)	5.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.6 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.8 in
July	81°F (27°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	5.6 in
September	76°F (25°C)	4.3 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Driest
November	58°F (14°C)	5.0 in
December	51°F (11°C)	6.4 in

Franklinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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