Elam, LA
Unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Elam is a small unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.8 miles N of Wisner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71378.
Elam at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Franklin Parish
- ZIP code
- 71378
- Nearest town
- Wisner (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.9547, -91.6567
Weather in Elam now
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Elam weather by the hour
Elam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elam.
This week in Elam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elam
What is the weather usually like in Elam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 58.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,480 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elam: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNSBORO 5 SSE, LA US (USC00169806), adjusted for the elevation of Elam.
Elam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elam?
Elam 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 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Elam is April–May 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 Elam
The closest live webcam is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 30.7 miles SE of Elam.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elam.
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Questions about Elam
Where is Elam, LA?
Elam is an unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, 1.8 miles N of Wisner.
What county is Elam in?
Elam is in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Elam, LA?
The ZIP code for Elam is 71378.
What is the nearest town to Elam?
Wisner, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elam?
Yes. The closest is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 30.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elam?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Elam?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Elam?
About 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Elam?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elam?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elam have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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