Afton, LA
Unincorporated community in Madison Parish, Louisiana
Afton is a small unincorporated community in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It is 9.9 miles N of Richmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71282.
Afton at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Madison Parish
- ZIP code
- 71282
- Nearest town
- Richmond (9.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.2447, -91.1914
Weather in Afton now
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Afton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Afton.
This week in Afton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Afton
What is the weather usually like in Afton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,470 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Afton: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TALLULAH, LA US (USC00168923), adjusted for the elevation of Afton.
Afton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Afton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Afton?
Afton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Afton is March–April and October–November. 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 Afton
The closest live webcam is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 15.9 miles E of Afton.
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Questions about Afton
Where is Afton, LA?
Afton is an unincorporated community in Madison Parish, Louisiana, 9.9 miles N of Richmond.
What county is Afton in?
Afton is in Madison Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Afton, LA?
The ZIP code for Afton is 71282.
What is the nearest town to Afton?
Richmond, 9.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Afton?
Yes. The closest is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 15.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Afton?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Afton?
January, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Afton?
About 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Afton?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Afton?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Afton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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