Bat, LA
Unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Bat is a small unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 0.7 miles W of Palmetto, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71358.
Bat at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- ZIP code
- 71358
- Nearest town
- Palmetto (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.7167, -91.8981
Weather in Bat now
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Bat weather by the hour
Bat weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bat.
This week in Bat
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bat
What is the weather usually like in Bat?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 61.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,565 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bat: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND COTEAU, LA US (USC00163800), adjusted for the elevation of Bat.
Bat weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bat through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bat?
Bat has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Bat 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 Bat
The closest live webcam is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 16.3 miles SW of Bat.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bat.
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Questions about Bat
Where is Bat, LA?
Bat is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 0.7 miles W of Palmetto.
What county is Bat in?
Bat is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Bat, LA?
The ZIP code for Bat is 71358.
What is the nearest town to Bat?
Palmetto, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bat?
Yes. The closest is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 16.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bat?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Bat?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Bat?
About 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Bat?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bat?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bat have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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