Alfalfa, LA
Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Alfalfa is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.4 miles NW of Boyce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71409.
Alfalfa at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71409
- Nearest town
- Boyce (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3694, -92.6183
Weather in Alfalfa now
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Alfalfa weather by the hour
Alfalfa weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alfalfa.
This week in Alfalfa
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alfalfa
What is the weather usually like in Alfalfa?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 54.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,386 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alfalfa: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDRIA INTL AP, LA US (USW00093915), adjusted for the elevation of Alfalfa.
Alfalfa weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alfalfa through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alfalfa?
Alfalfa 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 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 54.5 inches (1,386 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Alfalfa 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 Alfalfa
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 8.5 miles SE of Alfalfa.
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Questions about Alfalfa
Where is Alfalfa, LA?
Alfalfa is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 3.4 miles NW of Boyce.
What county is Alfalfa in?
Alfalfa is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Alfalfa, LA?
The ZIP code for Alfalfa is 71409.
What is the nearest town to Alfalfa?
Boyce, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alfalfa?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 8.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alfalfa?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Alfalfa?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Alfalfa?
About 54.5 inches (1,386 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Alfalfa?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alfalfa?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alfalfa have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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