Tensas Parish Climate
Tensas Parish, Louisiana
NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate NormalsAvg Annual Temp
65.5°F
Annual Precip
58.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Extreme Heat Days
108
days >= 90°F/yr
Monthly Temperature
Precipitation Calendar
Growing Season & Gardening
8b
Minimum winter temperature range for plant survival
6,196
Excellent for heat-loving crops
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Climate Advisory: Tensas Parish
Climate Verdict
Tensas Parish has a warm, averaging 65.5°F year-round, very wet conditions receiving 58.2 inches of precipitation annually, significant summer heat with 107.8 days annually above 90°F, virtually no measurable snowfall. This climate profile shapes everything from energy costs to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Seasonal Breakdown
Winters are mild, with January temperatures averaging 47.0°F. summers are hot, with July averaging 81.9°F. The 35°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
Tensas Parish closely matches the Louisiana statewide average temperature of 67.0°F, it is somewhat drier than average for Louisiana, the county experiences 24.13365384615389 more extreme heat days than the state average.
Climate Profile
About Tensas Parish Weather
Southern heat with inland extremes
Tensas Parish averages 65.5°F annually, which is over 10 degrees warmer than the national median. Located inland, it experiences more drastic temperature shifts than the coastal parishes.
Cooler than the state average
At 65.5°F, Tensas is cooler than the Louisiana state average of 67.0°F. This is due to its more northerly location, which allows for lower winter temperatures than the Gulf region.
Drier than southern neighbors
Tensas receives 58.2 inches of rain, which is less than the 61.4 inches seen in St. Landry. It also experiences more extreme heat days than many coastal areas, totaling 108 days per year.
Intense heat and cooler winters
Despite having a lower annual average, the parish faces 108 days of extreme heat over 90°F. Winters are some of the state's coolest, averaging 49.1°F from December through February.
Prepare for temperature swings
Residents must plan for both 108 days of extreme heat and winter nights that dip lower than in southern Louisiana. The 58.2 inches of rain is heavy by national standards, requiring good land drainage for agriculture.
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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.