Alexandria, LA has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city experiences abundant rainfall throughout the year and typically experiences moderate snowfall in the winter months. Summers in Alexandria are usually hot and humid, with average high temperatures reaching into the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit (30 to 32 Celsius) and lows ranging from the mid to upper 70s Fahrenheit (24 to 26 Celsius). Winters in Alexandria are usually mild with average high temperatures ranging from the mid-50s Fahrenheit (13 Celsius) to low 60s Fahrenheit (16 Celsius). Low temperatures during winter months range from near freezing to the upper 40s Fahrenheit (10 Celsius). Although sporadic cold snaps can occur, most of winter is relatively mild.
Alexandria, Louisiana gets 59 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alexandria averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Alexandria. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alexandria gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 59 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year