Elder, LA
Unincorporated community in Allen Parish, Louisiana
Elder is a small unincorporated community in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.1 miles NE of Oberlin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70655.
Elder at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Allen Parish
- ZIP code
- 70655
- Nearest town
- Oberlin (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.5678, -92.7969
Weather in Elder now
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Elder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elder.
This week in Elder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elder
What is the weather usually like in Elder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 61.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,569 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elder: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OBERLIN FIRE TWR, LA US (USC00166938), adjusted for the elevation of Elder.
Elder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:06 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Elder?
Elder has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Elder is March to May and 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 Elder
The closest live webcam is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 24.7 miles SW of Elder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elder.
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Questions about Elder
Where is Elder, LA?
Elder is an unincorporated community in Allen Parish, Louisiana, 3.1 miles NE of Oberlin.
What county is Elder in?
Elder is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Elder, LA?
The ZIP code for Elder is 70655.
What is the nearest town to Elder?
Oberlin, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elder?
Yes. The closest is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 24.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elder?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Elder?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Elder?
About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Elder?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elder?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elder have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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