Richland Parish Climate
Richland Parish, Louisiana
Avg Annual Temp
66.6°F
Annual Precip
60.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Extreme Heat Days
84.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Richland Parish Weather
Warm Temperatures Above National Levels
Richland Parish averages 66.6°F annually, placing it well above the national median temperature. The parish experiences a humid subtropical climate with long, warm periods throughout the year.
Consistently Close to Louisiana Norms
The parish average of 66.6°F is nearly identical to the Louisiana state average of 67.0°F. It ranks as a typical representative of the state's warm and moist climatic profile.
Wetter Than Neighbors to the West
With 60.0 inches of annual precipitation, Richland is wetter than Sabine Parish, which receives 57.0 inches. It maintains a similar temperature profile to other parishes in the northern half of the state.
Prolonged Summers and Eighty-Four Heat Days
Summers are intense, featuring an average of 84 days per year with temperatures reaching at least 90°F. Winters are mild and short, with a January average of 47.7°F and less than an inch of snow.
Energy Efficiency for High Heat
Reliable air conditioning is vital for the 84 days of extreme heat residents face each year. Proper insulation also helps manage the humidity brought on by 60 inches of annual rainfall.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.