Anchor, LA
Unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Anchor is a small unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.5 miles W of Ventress, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70736.
Anchor at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- ZIP code
- 70736
- Nearest town
- Ventress (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.6833, -91.3550
Weather in Anchor now
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Anchor weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchor.
This week in Anchor
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchor
What is the weather usually like in Anchor?
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 Anchor: 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 Anchor.
Anchor weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchor through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 25 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 | 6:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 18 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 38 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 Anchor?
Anchor 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 Anchor 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 Anchor
The closest live webcam is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 10.8 miles S of Anchor.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Anchor.
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Questions about Anchor
Where is Anchor, LA?
Anchor is an unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, 4.5 miles W of Ventress.
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, LA?
The ZIP code for Anchor is 70736.
What is the nearest town to Anchor?
Ventress, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Anchor?
Yes. The closest is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 10.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Anchor?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchor?
January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Anchor?
About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Anchor?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Anchor?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchor have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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