Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tullos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 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 59.5 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 98 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average
65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average
47°F (8°C)
July Average
82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days
306 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
98 ft (30 m)
Area
1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density
180/sq mi
Coordinates
31.8174°N, 92.3267°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
LaSalle Parish County
Nearest Airport
Esler Regional (ESF) 29 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall59.5"
57% above US avg
Snowfall0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec)6.50"
Driest Month (Aug)3.54"
Air Quality
AQI Median
42.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
12.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.4 / 100
Community Resilience
66.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.6.
Jan 27, 2024
4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M3.6
101 km
9 km
Jun 10, 1994
4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas
M3.2
137 km
5 km
Jan 9, 2024
1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.8
98 km
5 km
Jan 11, 2024
6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M2.8
99 km
5 km
Feb 24, 2020
12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas
M2.8
141 km
14 km
May 11, 2020
13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas
M2.8
145 km
12 km
Apr 26, 2024
8 km SSE of Doyline, Louisiana
M2.7
123 km
5 km
Jan 19, 2024
7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana
M2.7
103 km
5 km
Jan 19, 2024
5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.7
99 km
5 km
Apr 23, 2024
3 km N of Ringgold, Louisiana
M2.7
108 km
5 km
Apr 13, 2024
4 km NW of Edgefield, Louisiana
M2.6
102 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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
282 km
2021
Ida
Category 4
144 mph
199 km
2020
Laura
Category 4
150 mph
76 km
2020
Zeta
Category 3
115 mph
293 km
2020
Delta
Category 2
98 mph
199 km
2019
Barry
Category 1
75 mph
247 km
2008
Ike
Category 2
109 mph
296 km
2008
Gustav
Category 2
104 mph
174 km
2007
Humberto
Category 1
92 mph
208 km
2005
Rita
Category 3
115 mph
223 km
2005
Katrina
Category 3
127 mph
271 km
2002
Lili
Category 1
92 mph
202 km
1992
Andrew
Category 4
138 mph
158 km
1986
Bonnie
Category 1
86 mph
285 km
1985
Elena
Category 3
115 mph
270 km
1985
Danny
Category 1
92 mph
205 km
1985
Juan
Category 1
86 mph
265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
535 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 432 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Nov 29, 2010
EF4
46 km
14.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1983
EF4
97 km
9.0 mi
2
Nov 29, 2022
EF3
30 km
7.9 mi
0
Apr 12, 2020
EF3
92 km
2.6 mi
0
Apr 12, 2020
EF3
74 km
8.0 mi
0
Apr 25, 2019
EF3
84 km
11.2 mi
2
Sep 24, 2005
EF3
74 km
14.0 mi
0
Nov 23, 2004
EF3
10 km
15.0 mi
1
Jan 21, 1999
EF3
71 km
22.0 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
69 km
38.0 mi
0
Nov 21, 1992
EF3
69 km
3.0 mi
0
Dec 21, 1990
EF3
78 km
18.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
52 km
2.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
6 km
12.0 mi
1
May 19, 1983
EF3
56 km
23.0 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF3
71 km
2.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1983
EF3
70 km
21.0 mi
0
Apr 1, 1983
EF3
40 km
6.0 mi
0
Jan 31, 1983
EF3
100 km
5.0 mi
1
Sep 12, 1982
EF3
76 km
2.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: C-368 366 365 364 75 (5,919 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
C-368 366 365 364 75
5,919
78 km
2013
UNNAMED
5,381
99 km
2021
C-43/44
5,340
78 km
2020
UNNAMED
5,104
88 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,777
71 km
2022
THE 60S
4,538
91 km
2017
UNNAMED
4,498
31 km
2019
C-371/369/34
4,481
76 km
2013
UNNAMED
4,440
73 km
2011
TD13
4,208
78 km
2010
WRANGLER
3,693
74 km
2017
UNNAMED
3,648
77 km
2024
RX CAT C-40-41-42
3,635
27 km
2020
UNNAMED
3,599
79 km
2000
UNNAMED
3,599
92 km
2019
C-110/111
3,516
26 km
2018
UNNAMED
3,431
86 km
2016
UNNAMED
3,408
56 km
2015
UNNAMED
3,338
79 km
2018
UNNAMED
3,203
79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
47°F (8°C)
5.5 in
Coldest
February
51°F (10°C)
5.2 in
March
58°F (15°C)
5.8 in
April
65°F (18°C)
4.6 in
May
73°F (23°C)
5.8 in
June
79°F (26°C)
4.3 in
July
82°F (28°C)
4.5 in
Warmest
August
81°F (27°C)
3.5 in
Driest
September
76°F (24°C)
4.2 in
October
66°F (19°C)
4.1 in
November
56°F (13°C)
5.3 in
December
49°F (9°C)
6.5 in
Wettest
Tullos has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.5").