Dawson Switch, LA
Unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
Dawson Switch is a small unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.9 miles NW of Morganza, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70759.
Dawson Switch at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- ZIP code
- 70759
- Nearest town
- Morganza (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.7181, -91.5700
Weather in Dawson Switch now
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Dawson Switch weather by the hour
Dawson Switch weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dawson Switch.
This week in Dawson Switch
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dawson Switch
What is the weather usually like in Dawson Switch?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 58.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,487 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dawson Switch: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ROADS 5 NE, LA US (USC00166686), adjusted for the elevation of Dawson Switch.
Dawson Switch weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dawson Switch through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:02 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dawson Switch?
Dawson Switch has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).
It gets about 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Dawson Switch 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 Dawson Switch
The closest live webcam is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 11.3 miles S of Dawson Switch.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dawson Switch.
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Questions about Dawson Switch
Where is Dawson Switch, LA?
Dawson Switch is an unincorporated community in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, 1.9 miles NW of Morganza.
What county is Dawson Switch in?
Dawson Switch is in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Dawson Switch, LA?
The ZIP code for Dawson Switch is 70759.
What is the nearest town to Dawson Switch?
Morganza, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dawson Switch?
Yes. The closest is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 11.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dawson Switch?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Dawson Switch?
January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Dawson Switch?
About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Dawson Switch?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dawson Switch?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dawson Switch have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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