Climate change in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Since 1979, Tensas Parish, Louisiana has warmed 2.5°F, with 16 more days above 90°F, 10 more nights above 70°F and 8% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Avoyelles Parish, LA's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +1.0°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +3.5°F
- Precipitation: −8%
- Wettest day of the year: −3%
- Longest dry spell: +4 days
- Days above 90°F: +16 days
- Nights above 70°F: +10 days
- Freezing nights: −12 days
- Frost-free season: +10 days
- Muggy days: +9 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +19 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.