Weather & Climate in Natalbany, LA

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

Natalbany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°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 64.2 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 51 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.8°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	51 ft (16 m)
Area	4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density	640/sq mi
Coordinates	30.5489°N, 90.4875°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tangipahoa Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.2"

69% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.42"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

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	46 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	113 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	30 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	278 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	68 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	104 mph	237 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	257 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	195 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	143 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	128 km
2009	Ida	Category 1	86 mph	286 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	121 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	300 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	90 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	155 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	251 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	121 mph	184 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	152 km
1998	Earl	Category 2	98 mph	298 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	157 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	75 mph	286 km

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

Tornado History

692 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 949 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	77 km	53.8 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	86 km	21.2 mi	4
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	53 km	7.0 mi	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	70 km	56.5 mi	9
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	99 km	26.0 mi	0
Mar 22, 2022	EF3	85 km	11.5 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	98 km	83.2 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	82 km	29.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	41 km	6.4 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	76 km	10.1 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	84 km	7.8 mi	0
Dec 23, 2014	EF3	98 km	12.5 mi	3
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	78 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	43 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	53 km	9.0 mi	2
Oct 14, 1984	EF3	64 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	64 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	56 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1973	EF3	57 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 21, 1972	EF3	97 km	9.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	UNNAMED	4,768	96 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	91 km
2006	KILN (BAYOU BACON)	3,576	95 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	95 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	97 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	90 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	97 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	95 km
2000	UNIT 1 B	2,030	74 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	100 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	92 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,984	91 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 22	1,729	99 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	56 km
2015	BAYOU LACROIX	1,714	99 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	65 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	60 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,594	59 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 14	1,502	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	5.7 in
March	60°F (16°C)	6.0 in
April	66°F (19°C)	5.6 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.4 in
June	79°F (26°C)	5.0 in
July	82°F (28°C)	6.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	5.8 in
September	77°F (25°C)	4.9 in
October	67°F (20°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.8 in
December	53°F (11°C)	5.7 in

Natalbany has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").

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