Parishes with the coldest winters in Louisiana
#24. La Salle Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 51.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.7 degrees
#24. Sabine Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 51.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
#23. Catahoula Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.4 degrees
#20. Grant Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.2 degrees
#20. Natchitoches Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 49.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.6 degrees
#20. Tensas Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.8 degrees
#18. De Soto Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#18. Franklin Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2 degrees
#15. Caldwell Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.1 degrees
#15. Red River Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#15. Winn Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 48.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +1.9 degrees
#14. Caddo Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#13. Madison Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 50.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
#12. Richland Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.1 degrees
#11. Bienville Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#10. Jackson Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#9. Bossier Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#8. Ouachita Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 47.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
#7. East Carroll Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#5. Lincoln Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#5. West Carroll Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#3. Morehouse Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.4 degrees
#3. Webster Parish (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 49.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.3 degrees
#2. Union Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#1. Claiborne Parish
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 48.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 46.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.2 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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