Bijou, LA

Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Bijou is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 0.1 miles NE of Echo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71330.

Bijou at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Rapides Parish
ZIP code
71330
Nearest town
Echo (0.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.1078, -92.2425

Weather in Bijou now

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Bijou weather by the hour

Bijou weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Bijou

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bijou

What is the weather usually like in Bijou?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°82°98°60°39°Jan64°43°Feb72°49°Mar79°56°Apr85°64°May91°70°Jun93°73°Jul93°72°Aug89°66°Sep81°56°Oct70°46°Nov62°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.8"Jan5.3"Feb4.7"Mar5.9"Apr5.0"May4.9"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug4.5"Sep4.8"Oct5.4"Nov5.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUNKIE, LA US (USC00161287), adjusted for the elevation of Bijou.

Bijou weather month by month

January
60° 39°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 43°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
72° 49°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 56°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 73°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
93° 72°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
89° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
81° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 46°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
62° 41°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Bijou through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:30 PM10 h 24 min
February6:48 AM5:57 PM11 h 9 min
March7:17 AM7:18 PM12 h 1 min
April6:39 AM7:38 PM12 h 59 min
May6:11 AM7:58 PM13 h 47 min
June6:03 AM8:15 PM14 h 12 min
July6:14 AM8:15 PM14 h 0 min
August6:33 AM7:53 PM13 h 19 min
September6:52 AM7:16 PM12 h 23 min
October7:10 AM6:38 PM11 h 27 min
November6:34 AM5:12 PM10 h 37 min
December6:58 AM5:09 PM10 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in Bijou?

Bijou 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 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Bijou 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 Bijou

The closest live webcam is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 14.5 miles NW of Bijou.

Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71Willow Glen · 14.5 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Rd)Alexandria · 15.3 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LEE St./Horseshoe DrAlexandria · 16.2 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SE)Alexandria · 17.4 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SW)Alexandria · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (NW)Alexandria · 17.7 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: I-49 at Pineville XWYAlexandria · 18.1 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 1208 ( Jackson St)Alexandria · 18.5 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 28 (Monroe St)Alexandria · 19.3 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bijou.

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Map of Bijou, LA

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Questions about Bijou

Where is Bijou, LA?

Bijou is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 0.1 miles NE of Echo.

What county is Bijou in?

Bijou is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Bijou, LA?

The ZIP code for Bijou is 71330.

What is the nearest town to Bijou?

Echo, 0.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Bijou?

Yes. The closest is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 14.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Bijou?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Bijou?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Bijou?

About 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Bijou?

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

When is the best time to visit Bijou?

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

What climate does Bijou have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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