Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Many enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°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 56.3 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 272 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
272 ft (83 m)
Area
3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density
646/sq mi
Coordinates
31.5661°N, 93.4772°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Sabine Parish County
Nearest Airport
Beauregard Regional (DRI) 54 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall0.2"
Wettest Month (Dec)5.87"
Driest Month (Aug)3.46"
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
93 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.3
98 km
5 km
Sep 2, 2013
14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M4.2
109 km
5 km
Jan 25, 2013
11 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M4.1
84 km
5 km
May 10, 2012
9 km NW of Timpson, Texas
M3.9
103 km
7 km
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
66 km
9 km
Jan 18, 2025
0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.5
133 km
5 km
Mar 29, 2025
13 km NNE of Wells, Texas
M3.5
132 km
7 km
Jan 20, 2019
7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas
M3.3
63 km
5 km
Aug 22, 2025
5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas
M3.2
48 km
9 km
Apr 16, 2021
8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.2
124 km
5 km
Jan 6, 2025
4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana
M3.0
130 km
9 km
Apr 2, 2024
5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas
M3.0
89 km
8 km
Aug 21, 2025
8 km W of Huxley, Texas
M3.0
51 km
7 km
Apr 1, 2021
7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana
M3.0
123 km
5 km
May 31, 2013
7 km SE of Timpson, Texas
M2.9
87 km
5 km
Dec 7, 2012
3 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
94 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
54 km
5 km
Jan 29, 2013
4 km S of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
93 km
5 km
Jan 31, 2013
7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas
M2.8
102 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2021
Ida
Category 4
144 mph
277 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
44 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
98 mph
172 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
251 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
104 mph
206 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
184 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
141 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
133 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
207 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
207 km
1989
Chantal
Category 1
81 mph
236 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
201 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
189 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
255 km
1983
Alicia
Category 3
115 mph
284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
523 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 595 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010
EF4
68 km
14.0 mi
0
Dec 3, 1953
EF4
69 km
85.5 mi
9
Feb 12, 1950
EF4
67 km
82.6 mi
18
Dec 16, 2019
EF3
82 km
62.6 mi
1
Apr 23, 2000
EF3
45 km
19.3 mi
0
Apr 3, 1999
EF3
68 km
5.4 mi
0
Mar 2, 1999
EF3
84 km
12.0 mi
1
Feb 19, 1991
EF3
74 km
5.0 mi
0
Nov 15, 1987
EF3
75 km
48.0 mi
1
May 2, 1984
EF3
95 km
61.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
45 km
2.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
6 km
3.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
63 km
23.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
90 km
7.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 1982
EF3
90 km
7.0 mi
0
Jun 5, 1981
EF3
100 km
4.3 mi
0
Oct 27, 1980
EF3
29 km
5.6 mi
0
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
61 km
85.2 mi
1
Mar 20, 1974
EF3
55 km
44.7 mi
0
Jan 19, 1974
EF3
81 km
0.8 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2023
TIGER ISLAND
30,959
92 km
2000
UNNAMED
15,017
81 km
2010
RXCOMP89-90-93-115
10,602
51 km
1994
AIRPORT
8,458
36 km
2010
RX10COMP 63-64-65
7,353
92 km
2023
HWY 113
7,104
88 km
2017
UNNAMED
6,146
56 km
2021
C-368 366 365 364 75
5,919
94 km
2017
UNNAMED
5,827
100 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,381
77 km
2021
C-43/44
5,340
44 km
2020
UNNAMED
5,104
30 km
2021
UNNAMED
5,057
38 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,044
64 km
2022
GOOBER HILL SOUTH
4,845
41 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,777
91 km
2021
UNNAMED
4,767
86 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,754
57 km
2022
ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C
4,753
74 km
1989
BIG CREEK
4,723
95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
4.7 in
Coldest
February
50°F (10°C)
4.5 in
March
58°F (14°C)
4.8 in
April
64°F (18°C)
3.9 in
May
72°F (22°C)
5.6 in
June
78°F (26°C)
4.4 in
July
82°F (28°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
3.5 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
3.6 in
October
65°F (18°C)
3.9 in
November
56°F (13°C)
4.3 in
December
49°F (9°C)
5.9 in
Wettest
Many has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.5").