Weather & Climate in Oak Grove, LA

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

Oak Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°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 58.8 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 119 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	64.6°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	119 ft (36 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	772/sq mi
Coordinates	32.8624°N, 91.3912°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	West Carroll Parish County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 5.94"

Driest Month (Sep) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.4 / 100
Community Resilience	24.8 / 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 Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

16 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	57 km	16 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	121 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	128 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	128 km	5 km
Aug 11, 1996	9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi	M3.1	93 km	10 km
Oct 26, 2002	3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi	M3.1	149 km	3 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	124 km	5 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	122 km	5 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	124 km	5 km
Dec 17, 2001	3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	128 km	10 km
Jan 9, 1997	6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	119 km	5 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	133 km	5 km
Feb 24, 2020	12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas	M2.8	115 km	14 km
May 11, 2020	13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.8	116 km	12 km
Dec 24, 1997	7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas	M2.6	132 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	125 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2021	Ida	Category 2	75 mph	258 km
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	187 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	98 mph	285 km
2008	Gustav	Category 1	—	289 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	121 mph	215 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	—	264 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	284 km

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

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 198 fatalities, 2,575 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	54 km	109.2 mi	47
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	75 km	9.0 mi	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	37 km	59.2 mi	17
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	52 km	149.0 mi	10
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	73 km	30.3 mi	0
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	52 km	20.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1983	EF4	63 km	9.0 mi	2
Apr 17, 1978	EF4	77 km	3.6 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	86 km	65.2 mi	13
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	39 km	202.1 mi	58
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	85 km	8.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	71 km	2.6 mi	0
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	46 km	30.0 mi	3
Nov 24, 2001	EF3	82 km	5.0 mi	0
Feb 24, 2001	EF3	91 km	42.0 mi	0
May 7, 1984	EF3	23 km	1.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	73 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	94 km	2.0 mi	0
May 18, 1983	EF3	91 km	9.0 mi	0
May 18, 1983	EF3	62 km	5.0 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	49 km
2006	MOLLICY WARREN	2,175	57 km
2000	UNNAMED	2,042	83 km
2012	LACEY	1,439	83 km
2010	DREW	1,283	68 km
2006	SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H	1,146	79 km
2013	SINGLETON CREEK	1,124	88 km
2007	BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F	1,061	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,057	73 km
2011	SHALLOW LAKE WEST	900	79 km
2000	SHALLOW LAKE W	892	79 km
1986	UNNAMED	889	79 km
1987	UNNAMED	839	79 km
1989	SHALLOW LAKE	820	79 km
1996	RIDGE ROAD	804	78 km
2006	PINE ISLAND	757	71 km
2014	ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE	752	85 km
1995	BOULDINHSE	748	78 km
2007	EAGLE LAKE	742	79 km
2006	UNNAMED	741	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	5.0 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	5.2 in
March	56°F (13°C)	5.8 in
April	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.3 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.1 in
September	76°F (24°C)	2.9 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
November	55°F (13°C)	5.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	5.9 in	Wettest

Oak Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (2.9").

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