Weather & Climate in Livingston, LA

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

Livingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°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 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. 64% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	69.1°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	578/sq mi
Coordinates	30.4953°N, 90.7467°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Livingston Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	64.2%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.1 / 100
Community Resilience	51.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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	37 km	0 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	101 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	13 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	254 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	88 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	104 mph	211 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	278 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	172 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	163 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	124 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	297 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	100 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	275 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	112 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	127 mph	297 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	157 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	275 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	121 mph	159 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	177 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	166 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	144 mph	91 km

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

Tornado History

622 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 893 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	98 km	53.8 mi	1
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	52 km	7.0 mi	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	79 km	56.5 mi	9
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	99 km	26.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	95 km	11.5 mi	1
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	79 km	29.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	90 km	10.1 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	21 km	6.4 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	65 km	7.8 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	68 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	55 km	9.0 mi	2
Oct 14, 1984	EF3	42 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	87 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	60 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1973	EF3	32 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 29, 1972	EF3	61 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF3	28 km	7.3 mi	0
Dec 25, 1969	EF3	71 km	13.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1969	EF3	36 km	10.7 mi	0
Dec 2, 1967	EF3	98 km	11.5 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	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	87 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	93 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	94 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	86 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	97 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	94 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	95 km
2000	UNIT 1 B	2,030	92 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	99 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	89 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 22	1,729	98 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	76 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	87 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	80 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,594	83 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 14	1,502	84 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,485	100 km
2020	HOMOCHITTO BB24 SUB 5	1,462	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	5.8 in
March	60°F (16°C)	5.5 in
April	66°F (19°C)	5.3 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.1 in
June	79°F (26°C)	5.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	6.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	6.2 in
September	77°F (25°C)	5.3 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.6 in
December	53°F (12°C)	5.8 in

Livingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.5").

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