Atherton, LA
Unincorporated community in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Atherton is a small unincorporated community in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.2 miles N of Lake Providence, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71286.
Atherton at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- East Carroll Parish
- ZIP code
- 71286
- Nearest town
- Lake Providence (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.6983, -91.1703
Weather in Atherton now
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Atherton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atherton.
This week in Atherton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atherton
What is the weather usually like in Atherton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 58.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,493 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atherton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA US (USC00165090), adjusted for the elevation of Atherton.
Atherton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atherton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Atherton?
Atherton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Atherton is April–May and September–October. 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 Atherton
The closest live webcam is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 29.4 miles SE of Atherton.
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Questions about Atherton
Where is Atherton, LA?
Atherton is an unincorporated community in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, 7.2 miles N of Lake Providence.
What county is Atherton in?
Atherton is in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Atherton, LA?
The ZIP code for Atherton is 71286.
What is the nearest town to Atherton?
Lake Providence, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atherton?
Yes. The closest is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 29.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atherton?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Atherton?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Atherton?
About 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Atherton?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Atherton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atherton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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