Basel, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Basel is a historical community (former settlement) in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.8 miles NW of St. Francisville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70783.
Basel at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- West Feliciana Parish
- ZIP code
- 70783
- Nearest town
- St. Francisville (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.7369, -91.3453
Weather in Basel now
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Basel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Basel.
This week in Basel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Basel
What is the weather usually like in Basel?
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 Basel: 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 Basel.
Basel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Basel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 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 | 6:08 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:11 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 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Basel?
Basel 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 Basel 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 Basel
The closest live webcam is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 14.5 miles S of Basel.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Basel.
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Questions about Basel
Where is Basel, LA?
Basel is a historical community (former settlement) in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, 3.8 miles NW of St. Francisville.
What county is Basel in?
Basel is in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Basel, LA?
The ZIP code for Basel is 70783.
What is the nearest town to Basel?
St. Francisville, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Basel?
Yes. The closest is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 14.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Basel?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Basel?
January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Basel?
About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Basel?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Basel?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Basel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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