Dopson, LA
Unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Dopson is a small unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.0 miles SE of West Monroe, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71291.
Dopson at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- ZIP code
- 71291
- Nearest town
- West Monroe (1.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.5219, -92.1639
Weather in Dopson now
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Dopson weather by the hour
Dopson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dopson.
This week in Dopson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dopson
What is the weather usually like in Dopson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 55.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,400 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dopson: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONROE RGNL AP, LA US (USW00013942), adjusted for the elevation of Dopson.
Dopson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dopson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dopson?
Dopson 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 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Dopson 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 Dopson
The closest live webcam is West Monroe: I-20 at Thomas Rd, 1.1 miles S of Dopson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dopson.
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Questions about Dopson
Where is Dopson, LA?
Dopson is an unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, 1.0 miles SE of West Monroe.
What county is Dopson in?
Dopson is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Dopson, LA?
The ZIP code for Dopson is 71291.
What is the nearest town to Dopson?
West Monroe, 1.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dopson?
Yes. The closest is West Monroe: I-20 at Thomas Rd, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dopson?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Dopson?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Dopson?
About 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Dopson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dopson?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dopson have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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