Duke, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana

Duke is a historical community (former settlement) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.3 miles W of Wallace, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70049.

Duke at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. John the Baptist Parish
ZIP code
70049
Nearest town
Wallace (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0261, -90.6019

Weather in Duke now

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Duke weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Duke

What is the weather usually like in Duke?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

38°53°68°82°97°62°43°Jan67°47°Feb72°52°Mar79°58°Apr85°66°May89°73°Jun92°75°Jul92°75°Aug88°71°Sep81°61°Oct71°51°Nov65°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan4.4"Feb4.9"Mar5.5"Apr5.9"May8.6"Jun7.1"Jul5.7"Aug5.8"Sep4.1"Oct4.3"Nov5.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RESERVE, LA US (USC00167767), adjusted for the elevation of Duke.

Duke weather month by month

January
62° 43°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
67° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 52°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 58°F
5.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 66°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 73°F
8.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
92° 75°F
7.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
92° 75°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 71°F
5.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
65° 46°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Duke through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:57 AM5:26 PM10 h 28 min
February6:40 AM5:52 PM11 h 11 min
March7:10 AM7:11 PM12 h 1 min
April6:33 AM7:30 PM12 h 56 min
May6:07 AM7:50 PM13 h 42 min
June5:59 AM8:06 PM14 h 6 min
July6:10 AM8:06 PM13 h 56 min
August6:28 AM7:44 PM13 h 16 min
September6:45 AM7:09 PM12 h 23 min
October7:03 AM6:32 PM11 h 29 min
November6:26 AM5:07 PM10 h 41 min
December6:49 AM5:05 PM10 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Duke?

Duke has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).

It gets about 67.2 inches (1,707 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Duke 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 Duke

The closest live webcam is LaPlace: US 61 (This camera is located in the median of US 61), 7.7 miles E of Duke.

LaPlace: US 61 (This camera is located in the median of US 61)unknown · 7.7 mi EOn Windy
Belle Terre: I-10 at LaPlace TowerBelle Terre · 8.8 mi NEOn Windy
Frenier: I-10 at US 51Frenier · 10.5 mi NEOn Windy
Frenier: I-10 at BC Spillway MM 210Frenier · 11.2 mi EOn Windy
Frenier: I-10 at BC Spillway MM 212Frenier · 12.3 mi EOn Windy
LaPlace: I-55 at MM 4.5unknown · 12.6 mi NEOn Windy
La Branche: I-10 at BC Spillway MM 213La Branche · 13.0 mi EOn Windy
La Branche: I-10 at BC Spillway at MM 214.3La Branche · 13.9 mi EOn Windy
La Branche: I-10 at BC Spillway MM 215.6La Branche · 14.8 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Duke

Where is Duke, LA?

Duke is a historical community (former settlement) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, 3.3 miles W of Wallace.

What county is Duke in?

Duke is in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Duke, LA?

The ZIP code for Duke is 70049.

What is the nearest town to Duke?

Wallace, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Duke?

Yes. The closest is LaPlace: US 61 (This camera is located in the median of US 61), 7.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Duke?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Duke?

January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Duke?

About 67.2 inches (1,707 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Duke?

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

When is the best time to visit Duke?

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

What climate does Duke have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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