Louisiana Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 21 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Louisiana Climate Overview

Louisiana has an average annual temperature of 66.4°F (across all 21 cities) with approximately 1526 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 79%. The warmest city is West Monroe with average July highs of 104°F, while West Monroe is the coldest with average January lows of 20.5°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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West Monroe
Jul High: 104°F
Coldest City
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West Monroe
Jan Low: 20.5°F
Wettest City
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Mandeville
1602 mm/yr
Driest City
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Bossier City
1318 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 97.2°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 26.1°F
Cities With Data
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21
cities in Louisiana
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Louisiana — Weather History

📅 Louisiana Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 21 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Louisiana Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Louisiana with average highs around 97.2°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 26.1°F. Jun is the wettest month with approximately 156 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 72.1°F 26.1°F 49.1°F 130 83% 2.1 2.80
Feb 75°F 29.7°F 52.3°F 120 84% 2.1 3.50
Mar 79.5°F 34.7°F 57.2°F 124 82% 2.1 4.60
Apr 84.2°F 43.5°F 63.9°F 126 80% 2.1 5.60
May 90.3°F 55.2°F 72.9°F 133 78% 1.8 6.10
Jun 95°F 66.6°F 80.8°F 156 76% 1.6 6.10
Jul 97.2°F 71.4°F 84.4°F 152 76% 1.4 5.90
Aug 97.2°F 69.6°F 83.5°F 149 75% 1.4 5.60
Sep 93.9°F 58.3°F 76.1°F 120 75% 1.6 5.10
Oct 88.2°F 45.1°F 66.7°F 105 76% 1.8 4.30
Nov 80.8°F 35.4°F 58.1°F 105 80% 1.9 3.20
Dec 75°F 28.8°F 51.8°F 130 84% 2.0 2.60

📈 Louisiana Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Louisiana Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Louisiana's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 21 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Louisiana

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Louisiana.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Louisiana?
West Monroe is the hottest city in Louisiana with an average July high of 104°F based on 45 years of data. View West Monroe weather history →
What is the coldest city in Louisiana?
West Monroe is the coldest city with average January lows of 20.5°F. View West Monroe weather history →
Which city in Louisiana gets the most rain?
Mandeville is the wettest city in Louisiana with approximately 1602 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Mandeville weather history →
What is the warmest month in Louisiana?
Aug is the warmest month across Louisiana, with state-wide average highs of 97.2°F and average lows of 69.6°F.
How many cities in Louisiana have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 21 cities in Louisiana, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Louisiana?
Jun is the sunniest month across Louisiana with an average solar radiation of 6.10 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 21 cities in Louisiana at monthly temporal resolution.