Diamond, LA
Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Diamond is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.6 miles SE of Port Sulphur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70082.
Diamond at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- ZIP code
- 70082
- Nearest town
- Port Sulphur (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.5353, -89.7619
Weather in Diamond now
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Diamond weather by the hour
Diamond weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Diamond.
This week in Diamond
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Diamond
What is the weather usually like in Diamond?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 46°F average low
- 63.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,624 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Diamond: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU CITRUS RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165624), adjusted for the elevation of Diamond.
Diamond weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Diamond through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Diamond?
Diamond 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 46°F (8°C).
It gets about 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Diamond 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 Diamond
The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 31.3 miles NW of Diamond.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Diamond.
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Questions about Diamond
Where is Diamond, LA?
Diamond is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 2.6 miles SE of Port Sulphur.
What county is Diamond in?
Diamond is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Diamond, LA?
The ZIP code for Diamond is 70082.
What is the nearest town to Diamond?
Port Sulphur, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Diamond?
Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 31.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Diamond?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Diamond?
January, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in Diamond?
About 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Diamond?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Diamond?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Diamond have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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