Boston, LA
Unincorporated community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Boston is a small unincorporated community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.3 miles N of Erath, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70533.
Boston at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vermilion Parish
- ZIP code
- 70533
- Nearest town
- Erath (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.8831, -92.0556
Weather in Boston now
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Boston weather by the hour
Boston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Boston.
This week in Boston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Boston
What is the weather usually like in Boston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 64.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,628 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Boston: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LELAND BOWMAN LOCK, LA US (USC00165296), adjusted for the elevation of Boston.
Boston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Boston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Boston?
Boston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 64.1 inches (1,628 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Boston is March to May and October. 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 Boston
The closest live webcam is Lafayette: I-10 at Ambassador Caffery, 25.1 miles N of Boston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Boston.
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Questions about Boston
Where is Boston, LA?
Boston is an unincorporated community in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, 5.3 miles N of Erath.
What county is Boston in?
Boston is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Boston, LA?
The ZIP code for Boston is 70533.
What is the nearest town to Boston?
Erath, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Boston?
Yes. The closest is Lafayette: I-10 at Ambassador Caffery, 25.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Boston?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Boston?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Boston?
About 64.1 inches (1,628 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Boston?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Boston?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Boston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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