Weather & Climate in Waterproof, LA

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

Waterproof enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°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 58.2 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 65 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	65.5°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	65 ft (20 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density	819/sq mi
Coordinates	31.8072°N, 91.3861°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Monroe Regional (MLU) 60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	93.3 / 100
Community Resilience	26.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	149 km	5 km
Aug 2, 2010	16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana	M3.0	121 km	0 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	147 km	5 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	145 km	5 km

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

Hurricane History

18 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	250 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	144 mph	145 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	150 mph	163 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	115 mph	228 km
2020	Delta	Category 2	98 mph	239 km
2019	Barry	Category 1	75 mph	258 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	75 mph	276 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	81 mph	281 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	104 mph	175 km
2007	Humberto	Category 1	92 mph	269 km
2005	Rita	Category 3	115 mph	296 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	127 mph	187 km
2002	Lili	Category 1	92 mph	219 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	109 mph	272 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	138 mph	148 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	115 mph	195 km
1985	Danny	Category 1	92 mph	237 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	86 mph	246 km

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

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 213 fatalities, 2,304 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971	EF5	64 km	109.2 mi	47
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	89 km	202.5 mi	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	74 km	9.0 mi	38
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	67 km	149.0 mi	10
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	70 km	126.5 mi	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	85 km	65.2 mi	13
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	35 km	117.8 mi	32
Dec 28, 2024	EF3	69 km	26.0 mi	0
Nov 29, 2022	EF3	67 km	7.9 mi	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	83 km	29.3 mi	0
Sep 24, 2005	EF3	18 km	14.0 mi	0
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	82 km	15.0 mi	1
Nov 23, 2004	EF3	20 km	18.0 mi	0
Jan 21, 1999	EF3	27 km	22.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	20 km	38.0 mi	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF3	49 km	3.0 mi	0
Dec 21, 1990	EF3	11 km	18.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1983	EF3	72 km	0.5 mi	0
May 19, 1983	EF3	87 km	12.0 mi	1
May 19, 1983	EF3	70 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	69 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB51	4,411	59 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,022	73 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18	3,826	67 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25	3,676	59 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	62 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	62 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,666	58 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB24	2,458	69 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	70 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48	2,394	68 km
2024	HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX	2,279	74 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,229	61 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB25	2,183	68 km
2010	HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21	2,182	67 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,143	57 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,111	59 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,071	71 km
2022	HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB	2,021	67 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO BB26	2,008	72 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (8°C)	6.2 in	Coldest
February	51°F (11°C)	4.9 in
March	59°F (15°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	66°F (19°C)	5.6 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.4 in
June	79°F (26°C)	4.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	3.6 in
September	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Driest
October	66°F (19°C)	4.1 in
November	57°F (14°C)	5.3 in
December	50°F (10°C)	6.1 in

Waterproof 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 March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.5").

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