Dossman, LA

Unincorporated community in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

Dossman is a small unincorporated community in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.1 miles W of Turkey Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71367.

Dossman at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Evangeline Parish
ZIP code
71367
Nearest town
Turkey Creek (8.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.8608, -92.2819

Weather in Dossman now

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Dossman weather by the hour

Dossman weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Dossman

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dossman

What is the weather usually like in Dossman?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°82°98°60°39°Jan64°43°Feb72°49°Mar79°56°Apr85°64°May91°70°Jun93°73°Jul93°72°Aug89°66°Sep81°56°Oct70°46°Nov62°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.8"Jan5.3"Feb4.7"Mar5.9"Apr5.0"May4.9"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug4.5"Sep4.8"Oct5.4"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Dossman: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUNKIE, LA US (USC00161287), adjusted for the elevation of Dossman.

Dossman weather month by month

January
60° 39°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 43°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
72° 49°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 56°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 73°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
93° 72°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
89° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
81° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 46°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
62° 41°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Dossman through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:31 PM10 h 25 min
February6:48 AM5:58 PM11 h 9 min
March7:17 AM7:18 PM12 h 1 min
April6:39 AM7:38 PM12 h 58 min
May6:12 AM7:58 PM13 h 46 min
June6:04 AM8:15 PM14 h 11 min
July6:15 AM8:15 PM13 h 59 min
August6:34 AM7:52 PM13 h 18 min
September6:52 AM7:16 PM12 h 23 min
October7:10 AM6:39 PM11 h 28 min
November6:34 AM5:12 PM10 h 38 min
December6:58 AM5:10 PM10 h 12 min

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

What is the weather like in Dossman?

Dossman 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 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Dossman 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 Dossman

The closest live webcam is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 26.0 miles SE of Dossman.

Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49)Opelousas · 26.0 mi SEOn Windy
Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71Willow Glen · 27.9 mi NOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Rd)Alexandria · 28.6 mi NOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LEE St./Horseshoe DrAlexandria · 29.4 mi NOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SE)Alexandria · 30.5 mi NOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SW)Alexandria · 30.5 mi NOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (NW)Alexandria · 30.7 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dossman.

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Questions about Dossman

Where is Dossman, LA?

Dossman is an unincorporated community in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, 8.1 miles W of Turkey Creek.

What county is Dossman in?

Dossman is in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Dossman, LA?

The ZIP code for Dossman is 71367.

What is the nearest town to Dossman?

Turkey Creek, 8.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dossman?

Yes. The closest is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 26.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dossman?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Dossman?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Dossman?

About 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Dossman?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Dossman?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dossman have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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