Bates, LA
Unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Bates is a small unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.9 miles N of Eunice, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70535.
Bates at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- ZIP code
- 70535
- Nearest town
- Eunice (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.4214, -92.3983
Weather in Bates now
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Bates weather by the hour
Bates weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bates.
This week in Bates
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bates
What is the weather usually like in Bates?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,472 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bates: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EUNICE, LA US (USC00162981), adjusted for the elevation of Bates.
Bates weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bates through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Bates?
Bates has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,472 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Bates 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 Bates
The closest live webcam is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 17.1 miles SE of Bates.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bates.
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Questions about Bates
Where is Bates, LA?
Bates is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 4.9 miles N of Eunice.
What county is Bates in?
Bates is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Bates, LA?
The ZIP code for Bates is 70535.
What is the nearest town to Bates?
Eunice, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bates?
Yes. The closest is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bates?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Bates?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Bates?
About 57.9 inches (1,472 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Bates?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Bates?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bates have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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