Alma, LA
Unincorporated community in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Alma is a small unincorporated community in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.8 miles S of Erwinville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70773.
Alma at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- ZIP code
- 70773
- Nearest town
- Erwinville (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.5961, -91.3894
Weather in Alma now
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Alma weather by the hour
Alma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alma.
This week in Alma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alma
What is the weather usually like in Alma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 58.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,487 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alma: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ROADS 5 NE, LA US (USC00166686), adjusted for the elevation of Alma.
Alma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alma?
Alma has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Alma 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 Alma
The closest live webcam is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 4.4 miles S of Alma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alma.
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Questions about Alma
Where is Alma, LA?
Alma is an unincorporated community in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 3.8 miles S of Erwinville.
What county is Alma in?
Alma is in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Alma, LA?
The ZIP code for Alma is 70773.
What is the nearest town to Alma?
Erwinville, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alma?
Yes. The closest is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 4.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alma?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Alma?
January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Alma?
About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Alma?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alma?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alma have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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