De Soto, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in De Soto Parish, Louisiana

De Soto is a historical community (former settlement) in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.1 miles S of Frierson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71027.

De Soto at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
De Soto Parish
ZIP code
71027
Nearest town
Frierson (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.2911, -93.6903

Weather in De Soto now

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De Soto weather by the hour

De Soto weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in De Soto

Sunrise, sunset and moon in De Soto

What is the weather usually like in De Soto?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°47°65°82°99°56°35°Jan60°39°Feb68°46°Mar76°52°Apr83°62°May89°69°Jun93°72°Jul94°72°Aug88°65°Sep77°53°Oct65°43°Nov58°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.2"Jan4.7"Feb5.0"Mar5.3"Apr5.0"May5.0"Jun3.8"Jul3.2"Aug3.9"Sep4.6"Oct4.4"Nov5.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHREVEPORT STHRN HILLS, LA US (USC00168444), adjusted for the elevation of De Soto.

De Soto weather month by month

January
56° 35°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
60° 39°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
March
68° 46°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
76° 52°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
83° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 69°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 72°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 72°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
88° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 53°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
65° 43°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 37°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in De Soto through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM5:33 PM10 h 19 min
February6:55 AM6:02 PM11 h 6 min
March7:23 AM7:23 PM12 h 0 min
April6:43 AM7:45 PM13 h 1 min
May6:15 AM8:07 PM13 h 51 min
June6:06 AM8:24 PM14 h 18 min
July6:17 AM8:24 PM14 h 6 min
August6:37 AM8:00 PM13 h 22 min
September6:57 AM7:22 PM12 h 24 min
October7:17 AM6:43 PM11 h 26 min
November6:42 AM5:15 PM10 h 32 min
December7:07 AM5:12 PM10 h 5 min

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

What is the weather like in De Soto?

De Soto has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 55.6 inches (1,412 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

The best time to visit De Soto 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 De Soto

The closest live webcam is Shreveport: LA 3132 at 70th St, 13.7 miles NW of De Soto.

Shreveport: LA 3132 at 70th StShreveport · 13.7 mi NWOn Windy
Shreveport: LA 3132 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on LA 3132)Shreveport · 13.7 mi NWOn Windy
Shreveport: LA 3132 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on LA 3132)Shreveport · 13.7 mi NWOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20)Shreveport · 14.0 mi NOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 at Hearne AvenueShreveport · 14.0 mi NOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20)Shreveport · 14.0 mi NWOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 at Jewella AvenueShreveport · 14.0 mi NWOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 at Greenwood Road (US 79)Shreveport · 14.2 mi NOn Windy
Shreveport: I-20 at Monkhouse DriveShreveport · 14.3 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from De Soto.

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Questions about De Soto

Where is De Soto, LA?

De Soto is a historical community (former settlement) in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, 3.1 miles S of Frierson.

What county is De Soto in?

De Soto is in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of De Soto, LA?

The ZIP code for De Soto is 71027.

What is the nearest town to De Soto?

Frierson, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near De Soto?

Yes. The closest is Shreveport: LA 3132 at 70th St, 13.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in De Soto?

August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in De Soto?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in De Soto?

About 55.6 inches (1,412 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in De Soto?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit De Soto?

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

What climate does De Soto have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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