Essen, LA
Unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Essen is a small unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.2 miles SW of Gardere, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70836.
Essen at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- ZIP code
- 70836
- Nearest town
- Gardere (3.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.3983, -91.1069
Weather in Essen now
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Essen weather by the hour
Essen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Essen.
This week in Essen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essen
What is the weather usually like in Essen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 60.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,537 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Essen: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU BEN-HUR FARM, LA US (USC00165620), adjusted for the elevation of Essen.
Essen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Essen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:52 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Essen?
Essen 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 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Essen 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 Essen
The closest live webcam is Baton Rouge: I-10 at Essen Lane, 0.7 miles NE of Essen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Essen.
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Map of Essen, LA
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Other communities near Essen
- Essen Plaza subdivision0.3 mi NE
- Silverside subdivision0.4 mi SW
- Silverside Heights Garden subdivision0.6 mi SW
- Essen South subdivision0.8 mi SW
- Walden subdivision0.9 mi SW
- Lynwood Village subdivision1.1 mi SW
- Inniswold Estates subdivision1.2 mi E
- Staring Acres subdivision1.2 mi SW
- Inniswold1.5 mi E
- South Highlands subdivision1.5 mi S
- Moss Side Place subdivision1.5 mi NW
- Westminster subdivision1.6 mi NE
- Saint James subdivision1.6 mi NE
- Pollard Estates subdivision1.6 mi W
- Stafford Place subdivision1.6 mi NW
Questions about Essen
Where is Essen, LA?
Essen is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 3.2 miles SW of Gardere.
What county is Essen in?
Essen is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Essen, LA?
The ZIP code for Essen is 70836.
What is the nearest town to Essen?
Gardere, 3.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Essen?
Yes. The closest is Baton Rouge: I-10 at Essen Lane, 0.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Essen?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Essen?
January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Essen?
About 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Essen?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Essen?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Essen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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