Extension, LA
Unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Extension is a small unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.9 miles E of Wisner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71243.
Extension at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Franklin Parish
- ZIP code
- 71243
- Nearest town
- Wisner (8.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.9706, -91.8058
Weather in Extension now
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Extension weather by the hour
Extension weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Extension.
This week in Extension
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Extension
What is the weather usually like in Extension?
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 Extension: 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 Extension.
Extension weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Extension through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:36 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 Extension?
Extension 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 Extension 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 Extension
The closest live webcam is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 36.4 miles SE of Extension.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Extension.
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Questions about Extension
Where is Extension, LA?
Extension is an unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, 8.9 miles E of Wisner.
What county is Extension in?
Extension is in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Extension, LA?
The ZIP code for Extension is 71243.
What is the nearest town to Extension?
Wisner, 8.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Extension?
Yes. The closest is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 36.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Extension?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Extension?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Extension?
About 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Extension?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Extension?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Extension have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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