Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tallulah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 86 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average
67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average
49°F (9°C)
July Average
84°F (29°C)
Geography
Elevation
86 ft (26 m)
Area
2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density
2,203/sq mi
Coordinates
32.4067°N, 91.1917°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Madison Parish County
Nearest Airport
Monroe Regional (MLU) 48 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall0.3"
Wettest Month (Apr)6.65"
Driest Month (Sep)3.28"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
32.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
99.1 / 100
Community Resilience
34.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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
91 km
16 km
May 3, 2015
7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi
M3.2
106 km
5 km
Jun 29, 2015
6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi
M3.2
106 km
5 km
Aug 11, 1996
9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi
M3.1
134 km
10 km
May 3, 2015
8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi
M3.0
103 km
5 km
Aug 9, 2019
Mississippi
M2.8
110 km
5 km
Aug 17, 2015
9 km N of Madison, Mississippi
M2.6
102 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2021
Ida
Category 3
121 mph
204 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
185 km
2020
Zeta
Category 2
98 mph
244 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
98 mph
244 km
2005
Katrina
Category 3
121 mph
178 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
-
288 km
1998
Georges
Category 2
104 mph
296 km
1992
Andrew
Category 1
92 mph
217 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
115 mph
231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
719 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 300 fatalities, 3,629 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971
EF5
26 km
109.2 mi
47
Mar 3, 1966
EF5
65 km
202.5 mi
58
Dec 5, 1953
EF5
29 km
9.0 mi
38
Mar 24, 2023
EF4
51 km
59.2 mi
17
Apr 24, 2010
EF4
10 km
149.0 mi
10
Nov 24, 2001
EF4
93 km
11.5 mi
2
Mar 9, 1992
EF4
77 km
20.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1983
EF4
82 km
9.0 mi
2
Mar 29, 1976
EF4
93 km
22.3 mi
3
Mar 29, 1976
EF4
86 km
126.5 mi
0
Feb 21, 1971
EF4
44 km
65.2 mi
13
Feb 21, 1971
EF4
36 km
202.1 mi
58
Jan 23, 1969
EF4
82 km
117.8 mi
32
Nov 29, 2022
EF3
95 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 12, 2020
EF3
92 km
8.0 mi
0
Apr 12, 2020
EF3
88 km
2.6 mi
0
Apr 28, 2014
EF3
93 km
29.7 mi
1
Apr 15, 2011
EF3
78 km
16.5 mi
0
Sep 24, 2005
EF3
84 km
14.0 mi
0
Nov 23, 2004
EF3
76 km
18.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 (3,028 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
HOMOCHITTO - BB 7
3,028
96 km
2016
UNNAMED
2,802
96 km
2006
MOLLICY WARREN
2,175
95 km
2021
HOMOCHITTO - BB 5
1,357
98 km
2010
BURN BLOCK 6S
943
96 km
2016
UNNAMED
678
99 km
2016
UNNAMED
548
85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
49°F (9°C)
5.6 in
Coldest
February
52°F (11°C)
5.5 in
March
60°F (16°C)
5.3 in
April
68°F (20°C)
6.7 in
Wettest
May
75°F (24°C)
4.5 in
June
82°F (28°C)
3.9 in
July
84°F (29°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
84°F (29°C)
3.9 in
September
79°F (26°C)
3.3 in
Driest
October
69°F (20°C)
4.4 in
November
58°F (14°C)
4.7 in
December
51°F (11°C)
5.8 in
Tallulah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and September the driest (3.3").