Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huxley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 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 56.5 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 198 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
198 ft (60 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density
175/sq mi
Coordinates
31.7309°N, 93.8733°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Sabine Parish County
Nearest Airport
Shreveport Regional (SHV) 50 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.6"
Wettest Month (May)5.47"
Driest Month (Aug)2.95"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
61.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
91.2 / 100
Community Resilience
14.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M4.8.
May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.8
52 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
56 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
67 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
42 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
62 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
69 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
107 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
95 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
38 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
6 km
9 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
97 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
105 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
58 km
8 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
10 km
7 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
96 km
5 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
46 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
52 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
61 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
51 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
61 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
79 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
98 mph
204 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
286 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
104 mph
246 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
158 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
161 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
139 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
244 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
248 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
242 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
208 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
223 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
283 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
621 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 984 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999
EF4
89 km
19.3 mi
7
Dec 3, 1978
EF4
86 km
6.2 mi
2
Feb 12, 1950
EF4
29 km
82.6 mi
18
Jan 20, 2010
EF3
89 km
15.6 mi
0
Dec 23, 2009
EF3
93 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
80 km
32.5 mi
0
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
46 km
19.3 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
29 km
5.4 mi
0
Mar 2, 1999
EF3
92 km
12.0 mi
1
Feb 19, 1991
EF3
44 km
5.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 1989
EF3
61 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
33 km
48.0 mi
1
May 2, 1984
EF3
63 km
61.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
91 km
23.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
36 km
3.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
75 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
56 km
7.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
56 km
7.0 mi
0
Oct 27, 1980
EF3
37 km
5.6 mi
0
Dec 3, 1978
EF3
98 km
60.0 mi
2
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (15,017 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
15,017
100 km
2010
RXCOMP89-90-93-115
10,602
51 km
1994
AIRPORT
8,458
45 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
79 km
2017
UNNAMED
6,146
57 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
87 km
2021
C-43/44
5,340
85 km
2020
UNNAMED
5,104
72 km
2021
UNNAMED
5,057
6 km
2022
GOOBER HILL SOUTH
4,845
7 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,767
79 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,754
56 km
2022
ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C
4,753
49 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
79 km
2022
THE 60S
4,538
80 km
2024
ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX
4,508
65 km
2011
POWERLINE FIRE
4,490
81 km
2014
UNNAMED
4,456
65 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,440
86 km
2010
RX10COMP31-32-33-34
4,317
64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
4.3 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
4.1 in
March
57°F (14°C)
4.2 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.5 in
Wettest
June
78°F (26°C)
4.3 in
July
83°F (28°C)
3.5 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
3.0 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
4.0 in
October
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
November
56°F (13°C)
4.3 in
December
49°F (9°C)
5.0 in
Huxley has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.0").