Weather & Climate in Madisonville, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madisonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1 ft (0 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3985°N, 90.1660°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 81 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 56 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 34 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 223 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 108 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 55 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 3 | 121 mph | 278 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 133 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 219 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 210 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 121 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 127 mph | 279 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 256 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
679 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,016 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 77 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF4 | 98 km | 21.2 mi | 4 |
| Dec 6, 1983 | EF4 | 50 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 94 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Oct 3, 1964 | EF4 | 91 km | 1.5 mi | 22 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 58 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 75 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 46 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EF3 | 98 km | 12.5 mi | 3 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 54 km | 60.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2011 | EF3 | 27 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1992 | EF3 | 46 km | 9.0 mi | 2 |
| Oct 14, 1984 | EF3 | 98 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 65 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1980 | EF3 | 95 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1980 | EF3 | 71 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1980 | EF3 | 98 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | EF3 | 85 km | 20.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1973 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.3 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 | 63 km |
| 2006 | SANDY FOX FIRE | 3,167 | 86 km |
| 2010 | DESOTO 1050 | 2,485 | 94 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,382 | 94 km |
| 2000 | UNIT 1 B | 2,030 | 41 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,984 | 68 km |
| 2022 | DE SOTO BB 8359 NORTH 9365 SOUTH | 1,823 | 94 km |
| 2018 | UNNAMED | 1,755 | 94 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 4 CD | 1,729 | 20 km |
| 2015 | BAYOU LACROIX | 1,714 | 66 km |
| 2009 | SLIDELL AIRPORT | 1,663 | 31 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 1,624 | 94 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 7 | 1,623 | 25 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,594 | 29 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,482 | 78 km |
| 2020 | TILLMAN ROAD | 1,395 | 97 km |
| 2011 | BAD ROMANCE | 1,305 | 45 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,250 | 92 km |
| 2020 | DE SOTO - BB 8359 | 1,234 | 93 km |
| 2022 | DE SOTO BB 9365 | 1,225 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in |
Madisonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and November the driest (4.0").