Weather & Climate in Red Chute, LA

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

Red Chute enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 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 48.9 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 201 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	201 ft (61 m)
Area	9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²)
Population Density	805/sq mi
Coordinates	32.5703°N, 93.6131°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Bossier Parish County
Nearest Airport	Shreveport Regional (SHV) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"

29% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"

Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	41.5 / 100
Community Resilience	35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

May 17, 2012	3 km NE of Timpson, Texas	M4.8	101 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.3	106 km	5 km
Sep 2, 2013	14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas	M4.2	109 km	5 km
Jan 25, 2013	11 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M4.1	103 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	9 km NW of Timpson, Texas	M3.9	105 km	7 km
Jan 27, 2024	4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana	M3.6	55 km	9 km
Jan 18, 2025	0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.5	36 km	5 km
Jan 20, 2019	7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas	M3.3	132 km	5 km
Apr 16, 2021	8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.2	35 km	5 km
Jun 10, 1994	4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas	M3.2	101 km	5 km
Aug 22, 2025	5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas	M3.2	96 km	9 km
Apr 1, 2021	7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana	M3.0	33 km	5 km
Aug 21, 2025	8 km W of Huxley, Texas	M3.0	96 km	7 km
Apr 2, 2024	5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas	M3.0	143 km	8 km
Mar 3, 2001	2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas	M3.0	113 km	5 km
Jan 6, 2025	4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana	M3.0	30 km	9 km
May 16, 2007	5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas	M3.0	126 km	5 km
May 31, 2013	7 km SE of Timpson, Texas	M2.9	104 km	5 km
Jan 29, 2013	4 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	107 km	5 km
Dec 7, 2012	3 km S of Timpson, Texas	M2.8	107 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 3.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2020	Laura	Category 3	98 mph	80 km
2020	Delta	Category 1	86 mph	283 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	98 mph	236 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	253 km
2005	Rita	Category 2	75 mph	235 km
1992	Andrew	Category 1	92 mph	293 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	299 km

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

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 899 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999	EF4	21 km	19.3 mi	7
Dec 3, 1978	EF4	15 km	6.2 mi	2
Dec 19, 1957	EF4	93 km	17.7 mi	2
Feb 12, 1950	EF4	76 km	82.6 mi	18
Apr 25, 2019	EF3	88 km	11.2 mi	2
Jan 20, 2010	EF3	53 km	15.6 mi	0
Apr 9, 2009	EF3	66 km	9.9 mi	0
Feb 24, 2007	EF3	97 km	26.0 mi	0
Jan 12, 2005	EF3	97 km	24.0 mi	2
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	68 km	19.3 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	89 km	16.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 2000	EF3	44 km	32.5 mi	0
May 4, 1999	EF3	84 km	9.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	50 km	8.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	75 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1999	EF3	79 km	5.4 mi	0
Nov 3, 1992	EF3	50 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1989	EF3	98 km	6.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 1987	EF3	94 km	48.0 mi	1
Apr 23, 1985	EF3	53 km	13.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 acres, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2011	NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX	41,645	85 km
2011	TD13	4,208	75 km
2016	UNNAMED	3,408	91 km
2022	TXCLR-FY22-RX-W	3,288	51 km
2015	UNNAMED	3,287	98 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,954	96 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,953	96 km
2010	COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN	2,902	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,782	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,749	98 km
2024	RX WINN-40-115	2,724	95 km
2021	WINN 13 17 18	2,683	83 km
2021	UNNAMED	2,639	92 km
2022	WINN C40 / 115	2,626	95 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,560	93 km
2018	WINN C-24	2,522	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,343	92 km
2022	CANEY C 11-14	2,323	74 km
2011	592	2,278	52 km
2011	PETERS CHAPEL	2,072	63 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	4.4 in
February	48°F (9°C)	4.4 in
March	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
June	78°F (26°C)	4.5 in
July	85°F (30°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Driest
September	76°F (24°C)	3.3 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.1 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	47°F (9°C)	4.7 in	Coldest

Red Chute has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").

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