Weather & Climate in Newellton, LA

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

Newellton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°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 53.4 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 79 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.1°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	1,196/sq mi
Coordinates	32.0726°N, 91.2393°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tensas Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"

40% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.1 / 100
Community Resilience	31.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

8 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	128 km	16 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	122 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	122 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	145 km	0 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	120 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	146 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	125 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	118 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 1	81 mph	277 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	121 mph	169 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	176 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	270 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	234 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	290 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	283 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	98 mph	207 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	92 mph	299 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	175 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	92 mph	252 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	104 mph	276 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	115 mph	180 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	205 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	92 mph	269 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	86 mph	275 km

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

Tornado History

678 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 301 fatalities, 3,494 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	41 km	109.2 mi	47
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	66 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	43 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	88 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	37 km	149.0 mi	10
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	96 km	128.0 mi	12
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	98 km	9.0 mi	2
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	64 km	126.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	73 km	202.1 mi	58
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	56 km	65.2 mi	13
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	47 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	85 km	26.0 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	79 km	7.9 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	98 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	97 km	29.7 mi	1
Apr 15, 2011	EF3	85 km	16.5 mi	0
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	49 km	14.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	39 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	98 km	15.0 mi	1
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	36 km	22.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	UNNAMED	4,768	88 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB51	4,411	78 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	95 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	83 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25	3,676	79 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	67 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	67 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,666	85 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	89 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	81 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	88 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	95 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	87 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	88 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	84 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,143	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,111	81 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	88 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	84 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	5.9 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	4.9 in
March	58°F (14°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
April	65°F (19°C)	5.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in
June	80°F (26°C)	4.1 in
July	83°F (28°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.4 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Driest
October	66°F (19°C)	3.8 in
November	56°F (14°C)	4.9 in
December	49°F (10°C)	5.8 in

Newellton has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.2").

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