Weather & Climate in Monroe, LA

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

Monroe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°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 55.1 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 118 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.7°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²)
Population Density	1,589/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5190°N, 92.0772°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Ouachita Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"

45% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.59"

Driest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	87.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	81.8 / 100
Community Resilience	79.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	131 km	16 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	124 km	9 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	78 km	5 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	92 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	99 km	5 km
Jan 9, 2024	1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.8	130 km	5 km
Jan 11, 2024	6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.8	125 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	96 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	90 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	78 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	81 km	12 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M2.7	128 km	5 km
Jan 19, 2024	5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.7	125 km	5 km
Apr 23, 2024	3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana	M2.7	114 km	5 km
Apr 26, 2024	8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana	M2.7	123 km	5 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	98 km	5 km
Apr 13, 2024	4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana	M2.6	131 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 3	121 mph	245 km
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	112 km
2020	Delta	Category 1	86 mph	280 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	-	247 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	286 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	261 km
2005	Rita	Category 2	75 mph	295 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	-	281 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	92 mph	227 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	296 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	286 km

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

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,195 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	59 km	109.2 mi	47
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	74 km	149.0 mi	10
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	16 km	9.0 mi	2
Dec 13, 2022	EF3	46 km	9.1 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	61 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	10 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	12 km	2.6 mi	0
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	56 km	11.2 mi	2
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	83 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	83 km	24.0 mi	2
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	73 km	15.0 mi	1
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	36 km	30.0 mi	3
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	94 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	81 km	14.5 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	76 km	22.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	90 km	38.0 mi	0
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	96 km	7.0 mi	0
Dec 21, 1990	EF3	97 km	18.0 mi	0
May 7, 1984	EF3	85 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	62 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: UNNAMED (4,134 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	4,134	78 km
2019	C-110/111	3,516	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,408	89 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN	2,902	89 km
2015	UNNAMED	2,860	94 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN	2,852	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,782	92 km
2024	RX WINN-40-115	2,724	92 km
2021	WINN 13 17 18	2,683	96 km
2022	WINN 110/111	2,642	98 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,639	89 km
2022	WINN C40 / 115	2,626	92 km
2020	UNNAMED	2,539	99 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,523	99 km
2018	WINN C-24	2,522	89 km
2024	RX CAT C-8-9	2,513	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,343	89 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,289	93 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	46 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	4.9 in
March	57°F (14°C)	5.3 in
April	64°F (18°C)	4.5 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
June	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.0 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in
December	48°F (9°C)	5.3 in

Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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