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Weather & Climate in Springfield, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Springfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°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 67.2 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 13 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 401/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4256°N, 90.5444°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Livingston Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| 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 | 53 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 | 98 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 29 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 67 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 229 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 114 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 108 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 4 | 144 mph | 92 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 143 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 255 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 3 | 121 mph | 175 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 158 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 149 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
663 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,088 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 19, 2020 | EF4 | 91 km | 53.8 mi | 1 |
| Dec 6, 1983 | EF4 | 40 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 84 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Oct 3, 1964 | EF4 | 93 km | 1.5 mi | 22 |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 76 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 92 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 41 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF3 | 70 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | 71 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF3 | 86 km | 60.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2011 | EF3 | 52 km | 6.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 1992 | EF3 | 41 km | 9.0 mi | 2 |
| Oct 14, 1984 | EF3 | 63 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1983 | EF3 | 78 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 13, 1977 | EF3 | 68 km | 20.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1973 | EF3 | 52 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Feb 29, 1972 | EF3 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 1971 | EF3 | 47 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 1969 | EF3 | 84 km | 13.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1969 | EF3 | 42 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KILN (BAYOU BACON) (3,576 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | KILN (BAYOU BACON) | 3,576 | 100 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 100 km |
| 2000 | UNIT 1 B | 2,030 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,984 | 100 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 4 CD | 1,729 | 56 km |
| 2009 | SLIDELL AIRPORT | 1,663 | 67 km |
| 1998 | UNIT 7 | 1,623 | 59 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 1,594 | 64 km |
| 2010 | BURN BLOCK 14 | 1,502 | 93 km |
| 2011 | BAD ROMANCE | 1,305 | 74 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,206 | 31 km |
| 2006 | WHITE SANDS FIRE | 1,193 | 97 km |
| 2004 | UNITS 1A-1B | 1,108 | 71 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,102 | 62 km |
| 2001 | UNNAMED | 950 | 52 km |
| 2010 | UNNAMED | 904 | 47 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 866 | 89 km |
| 2009 | GOOSEPOINT C | 864 | 57 km |
| 1996 | 1 B | 846 | 71 km |
| 2006 | BOY SCOUT EAST | 826 | 63 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (3.4").