Weather & Climate in Tangipahoa, LA

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

Tangipahoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°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 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47. 53% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 178 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	66.7°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	178 ft (54 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	490/sq mi
Coordinates	30.8758°N, 90.5138°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	St. Helena Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.8"

68% above US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median	47.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	52.8%
Unhealthy Days	0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	36.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	97.0 / 100
Community Resilience	26.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.

Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	33 km	0 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	139 km	10 km

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

Hurricane History

22 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	147 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	41 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	268 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	95 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	104 mph	244 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	273 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	215 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	154 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	164 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	147 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	91 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	191 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	127 mph	260 km
2002	Lili	Category 2	92 mph	197 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	157 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	187 km
1995	Erin	Category 1	75 mph	290 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	144 mph	121 km
1988	Florence	Category 1	81 mph	205 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	71 km

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

Tornado History

674 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 1,017 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	57 km	53.8 mi	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	55 km	21.2 mi	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	97 km	67.4 mi	7
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	90 km	7.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	84 km	19.1 mi	4
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	34 km	56.5 mi	9
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	65 km	26.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	67 km	83.2 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	51 km	29.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	47 km	6.4 mi	0
Dec 23, 2014	EF3	76 km	12.5 mi	3
Dec 25, 2012	EF3	83 km	60.3 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	53 km	6.1 mi	0
Nov 15, 2006	EF3	99 km	13.0 mi	0
Feb 27, 1999	EF3	87 km	17.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	84 km	27.0 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	90 km	9.0 mi	2
Oct 14, 1984	EF3	66 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	47 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	23 km	20.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2013	UNNAMED	4,768	64 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB51	4,411	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	60 km
2007	THICK CREEK	3,960	94 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	67 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25	3,676	73 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	86 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	86 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,666	81 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	69 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	65 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	60 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	76 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	65 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	67 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,143	76 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,111	75 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	62 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	66 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	6.0 in	Coldest
February	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in
March	59°F (15°C)	6.2 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	5.9 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.7 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.7 in
July	81°F (27°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	5.5 in
September	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Driest
November	57°F (14°C)	4.8 in
December	51°F (11°C)	6.1 in

Tangipahoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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