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Weather & Climate in Jean Lafitte, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jean Lafitte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 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 66.1 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 7 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7534°N, 90.1016°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
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 | 138 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 79 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 51 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 53 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 196 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 89 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 55 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 85 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 5 | 161 mph | 56 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 62 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 207 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 4 | 121 mph | 203 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 135 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 203 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 64 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 150 mph | 247 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
425 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 706 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 6, 1983 | EF4 | 54 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1964 | EF4 | 31 km | 1.5 mi | 22 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 15 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 30 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2011 | EF3 | 96 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1992 | EF3 | 49 km | 9.0 mi | 2 |
| May 19, 1980 | EF3 | 82 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | EF3 | 92 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 28, 1966 | EF3 | 28 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 21, 1957 | EF3 | 56 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 6, 1953 | EF3 | 99 km | 15.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF2 | 62 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | 14 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | 47 km | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF2 | 78 km | 23.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF2 | 89 km | 13.0 mi | 2 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF2 | 53 km | 4.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2011 | EF2 | 69 km | 1.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KILN (BAYOU BACON) (3,576 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | KILN (BAYOU BACON) | 3,576 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNIT 1 B | 2,030 | 44 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 4 CD | 1,729 | 63 km |
| 2015 | BAYOU LACROIX | 1,714 | 88 km |
| 2009 | SLIDELL AIRPORT | 1,663 | 73 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 7 | 1,623 | 59 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,594 | 83 km |
| 2011 | BAD ROMANCE | 1,305 | 39 km |
| 2011 | TONEY ISLAND | 1,215 | 88 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,206 | 90 km |
| 2004 | UNITS 1A-1B | 1,108 | 45 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,102 | 93 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 950 | 68 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 904 | 39 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 866 | 90 km |
| 2009 | GOOSEPOINT C | 864 | 61 km |
| 1996 | 1 B | 846 | 43 km |
| 2006 | BOY SCOUT EAST | 826 | 60 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 823 | 89 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 2 A | 821 | 44 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in |
Jean Lafitte has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.2").