Lavaca, AL

Unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Alabama

Lavaca is a small unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Alabama. It is 4.9 miles NE of Pennington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 36764.

Lavaca at a glance

State
Alabama
County
Choctaw County
ZIP code
36764
Nearest town
Pennington (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.1403, -88.0800

Weather in Lavaca now

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Lavaca weather by the hour

Lavaca weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lavaca.

This week in Lavaca

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lavaca

What is the weather usually like in Lavaca?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°48°65°81°97°59°37°Jan63°40°Feb71°47°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May90°69°Jun92°71°Jul92°71°Aug88°66°Sep79°55°Oct69°45°Nov61°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan4.6"Feb5.6"Mar4.0"Apr4.1"May4.6"Jun6.0"Jul4.8"Aug4.3"Sep4.0"Oct4.8"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Lavaca: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THOMASVILLE, AL US (USC00018178), adjusted for the elevation of Lavaca.

Lavaca weather month by month

January
59° 37°F
5.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
63° 40°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
71° 47°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 69°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 71°F
6.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
92° 71°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
88° 66°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
79° 55°F
4.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
69° 45°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
61° 39°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Lavaca through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:51 AM5:11 PM10 h 19 min
February6:33 AM5:39 PM11 h 6 min
March7:00 AM7:01 PM12 h 0 min
April6:21 AM7:22 PM13 h 1 min
May5:53 AM7:44 PM13 h 51 min
June5:44 AM8:01 PM14 h 17 min
July5:55 AM8:01 PM14 h 5 min
August6:15 AM7:37 PM13 h 22 min
September6:35 AM6:59 PM12 h 24 min
October6:54 AM6:21 PM11 h 26 min
November6:20 AM4:53 PM10 h 33 min
December6:44 AM4:50 PM10 h 6 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Lavaca?

Lavaca has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Lavaca is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Lavaca

The closest live webcam is Laurel › South, 69.7 miles SW of Lavaca.

Laurel › SouthLaurel · 69.7 mi SWOn Windy
Laurel: I-59 at US 84Laurel · 70.1 mi SWOn Windy
AtmoreAtmore · 79.8 mi SEOn Windy
Forest: I-20 at MS 35Forest · 83.2 mi WOn Windy
Petal: MS 42 at Old Richton RdPetal · 87.7 mi SWOn Windy
Petal: MS 42 at Leeville RdPetal · 87.9 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lavaca.

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Questions about Lavaca

Where is Lavaca, AL?

Lavaca is an unincorporated community in Choctaw County, Alabama, 4.9 miles NE of Pennington.

What county is Lavaca in?

Lavaca is in Choctaw County, Alabama.

What is the ZIP code of Lavaca, AL?

The ZIP code for Lavaca is 36764.

What is the nearest town to Lavaca?

Pennington, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lavaca?

Yes. The closest is Laurel › South, 69.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lavaca?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Lavaca?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Lavaca?

About 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Lavaca?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Lavaca?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lavaca have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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