Buncombe, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in Caddo Parish, Louisiana

Buncombe is a historical community (former settlement) in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.2 miles E of Shreveport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71109.

Buncombe at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Caddo Parish
ZIP code
71109
Nearest town
Shreveport (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.4581, -93.8456

Weather in Buncombe now

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Buncombe weather by the hour

Buncombe weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Buncombe

What is the weather usually like in Buncombe?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°49°65°82°98°56°37°Jan60°40°Feb68°47°Mar75°54°Apr83°63°May89°70°Jun92°73°Jul93°73°Aug87°67°Sep77°55°Oct66°45°Nov57°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.2"Jan4.5"Feb5.0"Mar5.2"Apr4.5"May4.6"Jun3.5"Jul3.0"Aug3.9"Sep5.1"Oct4.3"Nov5.0"Dec

Best time to visit Buncombe: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHREVEPORT WFO, LA US (USC00168448), adjusted for the elevation of Buncombe.

Buncombe weather month by month

January
56° 37°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
60° 40°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
68° 47°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
75° 54°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
83° 63°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 70°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
92° 73°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
93° 73°F
3.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
87° 67°F
3.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 55°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
66° 45°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
57° 39°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Buncombe through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:15 AM5:34 PM10 h 18 min
February6:56 AM6:02 PM11 h 6 min
March7:23 AM7:24 PM12 h 0 min
April6:44 AM7:46 PM13 h 2 min
May6:15 AM8:08 PM13 h 52 min
June6:06 AM8:25 PM14 h 19 min
July6:17 AM8:25 PM14 h 7 min
August6:38 AM8:01 PM13 h 23 min
September6:58 AM7:22 PM12 h 24 min
October7:18 AM6:43 PM11 h 25 min
November6:43 AM5:16 PM10 h 32 min
December7:08 AM5:12 PM10 h 4 min

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

What is the weather like in Buncombe?

Buncombe 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 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 53.0 inches (1,345 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Buncombe is April–May and September–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 Buncombe

The closest live webcam is Shreveport: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20), 0.2 miles SE of Buncombe.

Shreveport: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20)Shreveport · 0.2 mi SEOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 East of I-220Shreveport · 0.2 mi SEOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 at Monkhouse DriveShreveport · 0.9 mi EOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20)Shreveport · 0.9 mi EOn Windy
Shreveport: LA 3132 at 70th StShreveport · 1.1 mi SOn Windy
Shreveport: I-220 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-220)Shreveport · 1.1 mi NEOn Windy
Shreveport: LA 3132 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on LA 3132)Shreveport · 1.1 mi SOn Windy
Shreveport: LA 3132 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on LA 3132)Shreveport · 1.1 mi SOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 at Pines RdShreveport · 1.3 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Buncombe

Where is Buncombe, LA?

Buncombe is a historical community (former settlement) in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, 3.2 miles E of Shreveport.

What county is Buncombe in?

Buncombe is in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Buncombe, LA?

The ZIP code for Buncombe is 71109.

What is the nearest town to Buncombe?

Shreveport, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Buncombe?

Yes. The closest is Shreveport: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20), 0.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Buncombe?

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

What is the coldest month in Buncombe?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Buncombe?

About 53.0 inches (1,345 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Buncombe?

Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Buncombe?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Buncombe have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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