Alco, LA
Unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Alco is a small unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.3 miles SE of Simpson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71474.
Alco at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vernon Parish
- ZIP code
- 71474
- Nearest town
- Simpson (8.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3342, -93.1306
Weather in Alco now
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Alco weather by the hour
Alco weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alco.
This week in Alco
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alco
What is the weather usually like in Alco?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 57.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,456 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alco: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PEASON RIDGE RANGE, LA US (USW00003949), adjusted for the elevation of Alco.
Alco weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alco through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alco?
Alco has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 57.3 inches (1,456 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Alco 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 Alco
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 37.1 miles E of Alco.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alco.
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Questions about Alco
Where is Alco, LA?
Alco is an unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, 8.3 miles SE of Simpson.
What county is Alco in?
Alco is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Alco, LA?
The ZIP code for Alco is 71474.
What is the nearest town to Alco?
Simpson, 8.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alco?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 37.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alco?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Alco?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Alco?
About 57.3 inches (1,456 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Alco?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alco?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alco have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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