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Weather & Climate in Oakdale, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oakdale 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 62.1 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 117 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 117 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8164°N, 92.6559°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Allen Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Alexandria International (AEX) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
21 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 | 213 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 179 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 75 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 267 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 83 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 142 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 2 | 109 mph | 249 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 92 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 121 mph | 143 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 2 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 144 mph | 98 km |
| 1989 | Jerry | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
| 1989 | Chantal | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 1986 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 2 | - | 273 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 91 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
703 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 634 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 3, 1953 | EF4 | 47 km | 85.5 mi | 9 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF3 | 69 km | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| May 17, 2020 | EF3 | 54 km | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 58 km | 62.6 mi | 1 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 75 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 70 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 65 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Feb 9, 1983 | EF3 | 53 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 48 km | 5.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 31, 1983 | EF3 | 96 km | 6.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 1981 | EF3 | 57 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1977 | EF3 | 89 km | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 90 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 29, 1974 | EF3 | 80 km | 31.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 17, 1973 | EF3 | 80 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1971 | EF3 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 12, 1971 | EF3 | 84 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 98 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 1, 1967 | EF3 | 31 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 1961 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.7 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 acres, 2023).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2023 | TIGER ISLAND | 30,959 | 78 km |
| 2005 | LACASSINE POOL | 16,640 | 97 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 15,017 | 96 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 12,496 | 8 km |
| 2023 | HWY 113 | 7,104 | 26 km |
| 2021 | C-368 366 365 364 75 | 5,919 | 39 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,381 | 37 km |
| 2021 | C-43/44 | 5,340 | 80 km |
| 2020 | UNNAMED | 5,104 | 89 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 5,044 | 53 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,777 | 46 km |
| 2022 | THE 60S | 4,538 | 78 km |
| 2019 | C-371/369/34 | 4,481 | 40 km |
| 2024 | RX CALV C-262-265 | 4,445 | 39 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,440 | 84 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 4,310 | 44 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 4,279 | 51 km |
| 1998 | UNNAMED | 4,147 | 81 km |
| 2018 | C-238 | 3,709 | 47 km |
| 2010 | WRANGLER | 3,693 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Oakdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (4.5").