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Weather & Climate in Vidalia, LA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vidalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°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 60.1 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 66 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5668°N, 91.4404°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Esler Regional (ESF) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
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 | 101 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 225 km |
| 2021 | Ida | Category 4 | 150 mph | 124 km |
| 2020 | Laura | Category 4 | 150 mph | 164 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 3 | 115 mph | 211 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 2019 | Barry | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2017 | Nate | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2012 | Isaac | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 2 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 2007 | Humberto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 2005 | Rita | Category 3 | 115 mph | 280 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 3 | 127 mph | 182 km |
| 2005 | Cindy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 109 mph | 265 km |
| 1992 | Andrew | Category 4 | 138 mph | 121 km |
| 1985 | Elena | Category 3 | 115 mph | 184 km |
| 1985 | Danny | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 1985 | Juan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 219 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 152 fatalities, 1,747 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Feb 21, 1971 | EF5 | 91 km | 109.2 mi | 47 |
| Dec 5, 1953 | EF5 | 99 km | 9.0 mi | 38 |
| Apr 24, 2010 | EF4 | 94 km | 149.0 mi | 10 |
| Mar 29, 1976 | EF4 | 79 km | 126.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 10, 1975 | EF4 | 97 km | 56.5 mi | 9 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | EF4 | 39 km | 117.8 mi | 32 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF3 | 59 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | EF3 | 75 km | 7.9 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | 66 km | 29.3 mi | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | EF3 | 20 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | EF3 | 28 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | EF3 | 84 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EF3 | 47 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 29 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 21, 1992 | EF3 | 32 km | 38.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 21, 1990 | EF3 | 27 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 1983 | EF3 | 98 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1983 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1983 | EF3 | 88 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| May 19, 1983 | EF3 | 85 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: UNNAMED (4,768 acres, 2013).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 4,768 | 55 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB51 | 4,411 | 46 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 4,022 | 57 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 | 3,826 | 58 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 | 3,676 | 47 km |
| 2021 | HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 | 3,028 | 64 km |
| 2010 | COMPARTMENT 100 PBURN | 2,890 | 90 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,802 | 64 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 2,677 | 98 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,666 | 37 km |
| 2022 | C-32/33/34 | 2,580 | 96 km |
| 2024 | RX C-52 53 54 | 2,489 | 95 km |
| 2022 | HOMOCHITTO BB24 | 2,458 | 55 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 2,444 | 65 km |
| 2010 | HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 | 2,394 | 54 km |
| 2024 | HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX | 2,279 | 57 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 2,229 | 41 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 2,229 | 95 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 2,217 | 95 km |
| 2022 | C-52/53 | 2,207 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in |
Vidalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and September the driest (3.8").