Bessie K, LA

Unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana

Bessie K is a small unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.0 miles SW of Moonshine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70743.

Bessie K at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. James Parish
ZIP code
70743
Nearest town
Moonshine (2.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.9828, -90.7878

Weather in Bessie K now

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Bessie K weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bessie K.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bessie K

What is the weather usually like in Bessie K?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

38°53°68°82°97°62°43°Jan67°47°Feb72°52°Mar79°58°Apr85°66°May89°73°Jun92°75°Jul92°75°Aug88°71°Sep81°61°Oct71°51°Nov65°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan4.4"Feb4.9"Mar5.5"Apr5.9"May8.6"Jun7.1"Jul5.7"Aug5.8"Sep4.1"Oct4.3"Nov5.0"Dec

Best time to visit Bessie K: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RESERVE, LA US (USC00167767), adjusted for the elevation of Bessie K.

Bessie K weather month by month

January
62° 43°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
67° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 52°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 58°F
5.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 66°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 73°F
8.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
92° 75°F
7.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
92° 75°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 71°F
5.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
65° 46°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bessie K through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM5:27 PM10 h 28 min
February6:41 AM5:53 PM11 h 11 min
March7:11 AM7:12 PM12 h 1 min
April6:34 AM7:31 PM12 h 56 min
May6:08 AM7:50 PM13 h 42 min
June6:00 AM8:07 PM14 h 6 min
July6:11 AM8:07 PM13 h 55 min
August6:29 AM7:45 PM13 h 16 min
September6:46 AM7:09 PM12 h 23 min
October7:04 AM6:33 PM11 h 29 min
November6:27 AM5:08 PM10 h 41 min
December6:50 AM5:06 PM10 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Bessie K?

Bessie K has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).

It gets about 67.2 inches (1,707 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Bessie K 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 Bessie K

The closest live webcam is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 10.1 miles NW of Bessie K.

Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125Helvetia · 10.1 mi NWOn Windy
Union: LA 70 at LA 44Union · 10.6 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: LA 70 N of LA 3125Sorrento · 10.7 mi NWOn Windy
Salsburg: LA 70 at LA 18Salsburg · 11.2 mi NWOn Windy
Barmen: I-10 at US 61Barmen · 11.9 mi NOn Windy
Sorrento: LA 70 S of LA 22Sorrento · 12.6 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: LA 22 at LA 70Sorrento · 13.9 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling southbound on US 61)Sorrento · 14.1 mi NOn Windy
Sorrento: I-10 at LA 22Sorrento · 14.1 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bessie K.

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Questions about Bessie K

Where is Bessie K, LA?

Bessie K is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, 2.0 miles SW of Moonshine.

What county is Bessie K in?

Bessie K is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Bessie K, LA?

The ZIP code for Bessie K is 70743.

What is the nearest town to Bessie K?

Moonshine, 2.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bessie K?

Yes. The closest is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 10.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bessie K?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Bessie K?

January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Bessie K?

About 67.2 inches (1,707 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Bessie K?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Bessie K?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Bessie K have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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