Atkins, LA
Unincorporated community in De Soto Parish, Louisiana
Atkins is a small unincorporated community in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It is 10.9 miles SW of Frierson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71051.
Atkins at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- De Soto Parish
- ZIP code
- 71051
- Nearest town
- Frierson (10.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.3094, -93.5147
Weather in Atkins now
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Atkins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Atkins.
This week in Atkins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Atkins
What is the weather usually like in Atkins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 52.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,332 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Atkins: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RED RIVER RSCH STN, LA US (USC00167738), adjusted for the elevation of Atkins.
Atkins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Atkins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:14 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Atkins?
Atkins 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 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 52.4 inches (1,332 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Atkins is April–May 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 Atkins
The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 17.2 miles NW of Atkins.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Atkins.
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Questions about Atkins
Where is Atkins, LA?
Atkins is an unincorporated community in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, 10.9 miles SW of Frierson.
What county is Atkins in?
Atkins is in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Atkins, LA?
The ZIP code for Atkins is 71051.
What is the nearest town to Atkins?
Frierson, 10.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Atkins?
Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 17.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Atkins?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Atkins?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Atkins?
About 52.4 inches (1,332 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Atkins?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Atkins?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Atkins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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