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Weather & Climate in Homer, LA

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

Homer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°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 57.0 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 269 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density579/sq mi
Coordinates32.7938°N, 93.0591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster Parish County
Nearest AirportSouth Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.

Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 77 km 9 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 86 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 89 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 142 km 9 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 44 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 88 km 5 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 143 km 7 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 81 km 9 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 58 km 5 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 71 km 5 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 62 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 56 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 79 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 88 km 5 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 53 km 14 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 55 km 12 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 81 km 5 km
Apr 23, 2024 3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana M2.7 53 km 5 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 80 km 5 km
Apr 26, 2024 8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana M2.7 48 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
2020 Laura Category 3 98 mph 88 km
2020 Delta Category 1 86 mph 300 km
2008 Ike Category 2 98 mph 291 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 — 298 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 75 mph 282 km
2005 Rita Category 1 75 mph 273 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 92 mph 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 717 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 78 km 19.3 mi 7
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 99 km 9.0 mi 2
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 73 km 6.2 mi 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 64 km 17.7 mi 2
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 55 km 9.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 91 km 8.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 92 km 2.6 mi 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 48 km 11.2 mi 2
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 96 km 9.9 mi 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 40 km 26.0 mi 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 40 km 24.0 mi 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 99 km 19.3 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 53 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 22 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 18 km 14.5 mi 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 38 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 77 km 13.0 mi 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 40 km 2.0 mi 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 88 km 10.0 mi 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 35 km 23.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TD13 (4,208 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 TD13 4,208 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 84 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 89 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 89 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 85 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 89 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,343 85 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 18 km
2011 592 2,278 95 km
2015 COMPARTMENT 22 PBURN 1,956 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,923 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,838 85 km
2018 C-13/17/18 1,837 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,784 89 km
2018 C-115/40 1,764 89 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 20 km
1996 007 CORNEY LAKE BED 1,716 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in

Homer has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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