Atchafalaya, LA
Unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana
Atchafalaya is a small unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.2 miles W of Henderson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70517.
Atchafalaya at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Martin Parish
- ZIP code
- 70517
- Nearest town
- Henderson (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.3458, -91.7231
Weather in Atchafalaya now
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Atchafalaya weather by the hour
Atchafalaya weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atchafalaya.
This week in Atchafalaya
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atchafalaya
What is the weather usually like in Atchafalaya?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 44°F average low
- 62.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,596 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atchafalaya: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAFAYETTE RGNL AP, LA US (USW00013976), adjusted for the elevation of Atchafalaya.
Atchafalaya weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atchafalaya through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:54 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Atchafalaya?
Atchafalaya has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (6°C).
It gets about 62.8 inches (1,596 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Atchafalaya 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 Atchafalaya
The closest live webcam is Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 0.3 miles S of Atchafalaya.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Atchafalaya.
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Questions about Atchafalaya
Where is Atchafalaya, LA?
Atchafalaya is an unincorporated community in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, 5.2 miles W of Henderson.
What county is Atchafalaya in?
Atchafalaya is in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Atchafalaya, LA?
The ZIP code for Atchafalaya is 70517.
What is the nearest town to Atchafalaya?
Henderson, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atchafalaya?
Yes. The closest is Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 0.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atchafalaya?
August, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Atchafalaya?
January, with an average low of 44°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Atchafalaya?
About 62.8 inches (1,596 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Atchafalaya?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Atchafalaya?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atchafalaya have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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