Bienville Parish Climate
Bienville Parish, Louisiana
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
65.2°F
Annual Precip
57.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"
Extreme Heat Days
88
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
6,091
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Bienville Parish
Climate Verdict
Bienville Parish has a warm, averaging 65.2°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 57.1 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 87.9 days annually above 90°F, light snow averaging 0.5 inches per year. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 46.7°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 82.4°F. The 36°F seasonal variation provides noticeable but manageable change.
Outdoor & Gardening Guidance
Summer outdoor activities should be planned for early morning or evening to avoid extreme heat.
Regional Context
Bienville Parish closely matches the Louisiana statewide average temperature of 67.0°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Louisiana.
Climate Profile
About Bienville Parish Weather
Cooler Trends in Northern Louisiana
Bienville Parish averages 65.2°F annually, which is warmer than the national median but cooler than most of the state. It features a humid subtropical climate with slightly more seasonal variety.
Below the Louisiana State Average
The parish is cooler than the Louisiana state average of 67.0°F. It is also drier than most parishes, receiving 57.1 inches of rain compared to the 60.8-inch state average.
The Cooler Side of the Region
Bienville is notably cooler than Bossier Parish, which averages 65.9°F. It also receives about 5 inches more rainfall annually than Bossier, despite being nearby.
88 Days of Heat and Trace Snow
Even with cooler annual averages, the parish sees 88 days of extreme heat over 90°F. Winters are the coldest in this group, averaging 48.4°F with 0.5 inches of annual snowfall.
Winter Prep and Summer Cooling
Residents should prepare for occasional freezes and the rare half-inch of snow. While summers are shorter than in the south, the 88 days of extreme heat still demand powerful air conditioning.
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Data sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Forecast and alert data from National Weather Service API. Air quality data from Open-Meteo.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables. Station data is aggregated to county level. Forecasts and alerts are fetched live and may change frequently. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.