Encalade, LA
Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Encalade is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 0.5 miles S of Port Sulphur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70082.
Encalade at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- ZIP code
- 70082
- Nearest town
- Port Sulphur (0.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.5192, -89.7303
Weather in Encalade now
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Encalade weather by the hour
Encalade weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Encalade.
This week in Encalade
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Encalade
What is the weather usually like in Encalade?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 46°F average low
- 63.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,624 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Encalade: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU CITRUS RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165624), adjusted for the elevation of Encalade.
Encalade weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Encalade through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Encalade?
Encalade has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).
It gets about 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Encalade 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 Encalade
The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 33.3 miles NW of Encalade.
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Questions about Encalade
Where is Encalade, LA?
Encalade is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 0.5 miles S of Port Sulphur.
What county is Encalade in?
Encalade is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Encalade, LA?
The ZIP code for Encalade is 70082.
What is the nearest town to Encalade?
Port Sulphur, 0.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Encalade?
Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 33.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Encalade?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Encalade?
January, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in Encalade?
About 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Encalade?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Encalade?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Encalade have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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