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Weather & Climate in Minden, LA

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

Minden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 304 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 57.6 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 258 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation258 ft (79 m)
Area15.0 sq mi (39.0 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates32.6191°N, 93.2728°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWebster Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.7 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 129 km 5 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 134 km 5 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 138 km 5 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 130 km 5 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 134 km 7 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 53 km 9 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 66 km 5 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 71 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 66 km 5 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 115 km 9 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 116 km 7 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 85 km 5 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 65 km 5 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 99 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 60 km 9 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 131 km 5 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 134 km 5 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 84 km 10 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 135 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 65 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 98 mph 71 km
2020 Delta Category 1 86 mph 282 km
2008 Ike Category 2 98 mph 263 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 — 289 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 75 mph 260 km
2005 Rita Category 1 75 mph 248 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 92 mph 279 km
1985 Danny Category 1 81 mph 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 797 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 53 km 19.3 mi 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 47 km 6.2 mi 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 81 km 17.7 mi 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 99 km 82.6 mi 18
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 77 km 9.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 58 km 11.2 mi 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 85 km 15.6 mi 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 86 km 9.9 mi 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 68 km 26.0 mi 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 68 km 24.0 mi 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 76 km 32.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 75 km 19.3 mi 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 70 km 9.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 18 km 8.5 mi 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 44 km 14.5 mi 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 25 km 7.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 69 km 13.0 mi 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 80 km 61.0 mi 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 65 km 2.0 mi 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 95 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TD13 (4,208 acres, 2011).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2011 TD13 4,208 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 74 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 92 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 78 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 79 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 79 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 75 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 79 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,343 75 km
2022 CANEY C 11-14 2,323 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,289 92 km
2011 592 2,278 78 km
2024 RX WINN C76-77 2,097 98 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 94 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 75 PBURN 1,996 96 km
2015 COMPARTMENT 22 PBURN 1,956 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in

Minden has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.9").

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