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Weather & Climate in Merryville, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Merryville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°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 64.1 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 89 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7560°N, 93.5256°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Newton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beauregard Regional (DRI) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 25, 2013 | 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 20, 2019 | 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas | M3.3 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas | M3.2 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M3.0 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8 km W of Huxley, Texas | M3.0 | 119 km | 7 km |
| May 31, 2013 | 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas | M2.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Dec 7, 2012 | 3 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 4 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana | M2.8 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jul 27, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas | M2.6 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Apr 13, 2024 | 4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana | M2.6 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 2012 | 2 km S of Timpson, Texas | M2.5 | 150 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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 | 268 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 144 mph | 261 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 31 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 94 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 168 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 51 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 62 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 145 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 177 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 1983 | Alicia | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
575 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 479 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF4 | 76 km | 12.9 mi | 1 |
| Dec 3, 1953 | EF4 | 57 km | 85.5 mi | 9 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 27 km | 62.6 mi | 1 |
| Mar 2, 1999 | EF3 | 39 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 76 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1983 | EF3 | 94 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1982 | EF3 | 58 km | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 20, 1974 | EF3 | 80 km | 44.7 mi | 0 |
| Jan 19, 1974 | EF3 | 93 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 67 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 66 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 1971 | EF3 | 67 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 1970 | EF3 | 99 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1967 | EF3 | 58 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 1957 | EF3 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 7, 1957 | EF3 | 98 km | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| Apr 4, 1952 | EF3 | 91 km | 36.7 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 1950 | EF3 | 98 km | 74.5 mi | 5 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | EF2 | 47 km | 8.6 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 | 6 km |
| 2023 | LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE | 18,392 | 93 km |
| 1993 | PF UNIT 5 | 15,059 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 15,017 | 17 km |
| 2007 | UNIT 5 | 13,959 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 12,496 | 84 km |
| 2010 | RXCOMP89-90-93-115 | 10,602 | 67 km |
| 2011 | SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) | 10,195 | 91 km |
| 2014 | PINTAIL | 9,498 | 93 km |
| 1987 | U 1 PF 87 09 | 8,953 | 93 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 1 RX | 8,913 | 91 km |
| 1994 | AIRPORT | 8,458 | 68 km |
| 2022 | NORTHLINE | 8,096 | 89 km |
| 2000 | RX 3 | 7,409 | 90 km |
| 2010 | RX10COMP 63-64-65 | 7,353 | 85 km |
| 2011 | PIPELINE | 7,167 | 80 km |
| 2023 | HWY 113 | 7,104 | 71 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 6,146 | 64 km |
| 2011 | GRAND FUE | 6,006 | 91 km |
| 2004 | UNIT 3-04-1W | 5,973 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Merryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.7").