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Weather & Climate in Jackson, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 213 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8346°N, 91.2085°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | East Feliciana Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Aug 2, 2010 | 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana | M3.0 | 34 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 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 | 140 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 47 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 203 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 144 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 182 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 167 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 89 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 156 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 270 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 140 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 222 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 60 km |
| 1988 | Florence | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 135 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
555 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 945 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 75 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 95 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 69 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 74 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 50 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 38 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 95 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | EF3 | 99 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 86 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 14, 1984 | EF3 | 21 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 92 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | EF3 | 56 km | 20.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 93 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Mar 30, 1976 | EF3 | 93 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1973 | EF3 | 39 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1972 | EF3 | 96 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 1972 | EF3 | 38 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF3 | 46 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 29, 1969 | EF3 | 96 km | 29.1 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 | 60 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 66 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 51 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 71 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 66 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 97 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 53 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 59 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 81 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 59 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 51 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,229 | 51 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB25 | 2,183 | 59 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 | 2,182 | 67 km |
| 2022 | UNNAMED | 2,143 | 67 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,111 | 61 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,071 | 65 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB | 2,021 | 67 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO BB26 | 2,008 | 55 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.8").