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Weather & Climate in Venice, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Venice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 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 53.9 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 -6 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -6 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2876°N, 89.3644°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Plaquemines Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.6.
| Mar 16, 2001 | 106 km SSE of Venice, Louisiana | M3.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1997 | 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama | M2.9 | 106 km | 1 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Francine | Category 2 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 68 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 114 km |
| 2020 | Sally | Category 2 | 109 mph | 123 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 4 | 144 mph | 296 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 92 mph | 26 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 43 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 1 | 86 mph | 109 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 109 mph | 104 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 5 | 161 mph | 23 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 138 mph | 248 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 72 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 4 | 132 mph | 121 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 4 | 144 mph | 239 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 78 km |
| 1998 | Earl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 126 km |
| 1997 | Danny | Category 1 | 81 mph | 24 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 4 | 150 mph | 165 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 231 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tornado History
81 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 fatalities, 89 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | 94 km | 11.5 mi | 1 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | 99 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2005 | EF2 | 84 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 1998 | EF2 | 100 km | 4.0 mi | 1 |
| May 8, 1995 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1993 | EF2 | 79 km | 6.0 mi | 3 |
| Apr 22, 1983 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF2 | 99 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 13, 1970 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1967 | EF2 | 51 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 30, 1967 | EF2 | 18 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 1, 1965 | EF2 | 18 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1953 | EF2 | 98 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 27, 1951 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF1 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2012 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | EF1 | 68 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2008 | EF1 | 95 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2006 | EF1 | 19 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in |
Venice has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (3.4").