Weather & Climate in Walker, LA

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

Walker enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°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 67.2 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 43 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	69.1°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	53°F (11°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density	969/sq mi
Coordinates	30.4864°N, 90.8656°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Livingston Parish County
Nearest Airport	Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"

77% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	94.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.1 / 100
Community Resilience	51.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Relatively Moderate

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	37 km	0 km

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

Hurricane History

23 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	99 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	150 mph	14 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	243 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	98 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	104 mph	200 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	109 mph	288 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	162 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	86 mph	173 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	126 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	109 mph	92 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	75 mph	263 km
2005	Katrina	Category 4	144 mph	123 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	127 mph	286 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	75 mph	161 km
2004	Ivan	Category 4	132 mph	286 km
2002	Lili	Category 3	121 mph	148 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	188 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	81 mph	171 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	144 mph	80 km
1988	Florence	Category 1	81 mph	193 km

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

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 901 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 6, 1983	EF4	57 km	7.0 mi	0
Jan 10, 1975	EF4	84 km	56.5 mi	9
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	99 km	26.0 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	79 km	29.3 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	15 km	6.4 mi	0
Feb 7, 2017	EF3	99 km	10.1 mi	0
Feb 23, 2016	EF3	59 km	7.8 mi	0
May 26, 2011	EF3	80 km	6.1 mi	0
Aug 25, 1992	EF3	61 km	9.0 mi	2
Oct 14, 1984	EF3	33 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1983	EF3	96 km	2.0 mi	0
Dec 13, 1977	EF3	63 km	20.4 mi	0
Apr 26, 1973	EF3	21 km	0.3 mi	0
Feb 29, 1972	EF3	50 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 16, 1971	EF3	16 km	7.3 mi	0
Mar 17, 1970	EF3	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Dec 25, 1969	EF3	61 km	13.5 mi	0
Apr 12, 1969	EF3	32 km	10.7 mi	0
Jan 28, 1966	EF3	82 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 7, 1957	EF3	96 km	3.6 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	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	86 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,666	97 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	92 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	93 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	85 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	94 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	93 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,111	100 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	95 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	99 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	88 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 22	1,729	98 km
1998	UNIT 4 CD	1,729	87 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,667	100 km
2009	SLIDELL AIRPORT	1,663	99 km
1998	UNIT 7	1,623	91 km
2008	UNNAMED	1,594	94 km
2010	BURN BLOCK 14	1,502	86 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (11°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
February	54°F (12°C)	5.4 in
March	60°F (16°C)	5.4 in
April	67°F (19°C)	5.3 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.1 in
June	80°F (26°C)	5.2 in
July	83°F (28°C)	6.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	6.0 in
September	78°F (25°C)	5.2 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Driest
November	59°F (15°C)	4.5 in
December	53°F (12°C)	5.6 in

Walker has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.7").

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