Crichton, LA
Unincorporated community in Red River Parish, Louisiana
Crichton is a small unincorporated community in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.7 miles SE of Edgefield, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71034.
Crichton at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Red River Parish
- ZIP code
- 71034
- Nearest town
- Edgefield (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1244, -93.4333
Weather in Crichton now
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Crichton weather by the hour
Crichton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Crichton.
This week in Crichton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Crichton
What is the weather usually like in Crichton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 56.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,440 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Crichton: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND, LA US (USC00160349), adjusted for the elevation of Crichton.
Crichton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Crichton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Crichton?
Crichton 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Crichton 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 Crichton
The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 30.9 miles N of Crichton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Crichton.
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Questions about Crichton
Where is Crichton, LA?
Crichton is an unincorporated community in Red River Parish, Louisiana, 7.7 miles SE of Edgefield.
What county is Crichton in?
Crichton is in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Crichton, LA?
The ZIP code for Crichton is 71034.
What is the nearest town to Crichton?
Edgefield, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Crichton?
Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 30.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Crichton?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Crichton?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Crichton?
About 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Crichton?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Crichton?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Crichton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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