Fish Island, LA

Unincorporated community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

Fish Island is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.0 miles S of Charenton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70523.

Fish Island at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. Mary Parish
ZIP code
70523
Nearest town
Charenton (7.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.9681, -91.5431

Weather in Fish Island now

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Fish Island weather by the hour

Fish Island weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fish Island.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fish Island

What is the weather usually like in Fish Island?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°53°67°81°95°63°44°Jan67°47°Feb72°53°Mar78°59°Apr84°67°May88°72°Jun90°74°Jul90°74°Aug87°70°Sep80°60°Oct71°50°Nov65°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan4.0"Feb4.0"Mar4.7"Apr4.7"May7.6"Jun8.0"Jul7.6"Aug5.6"Sep4.3"Oct4.2"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Fish Island: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN 3 NW, LA US (USC00163313), adjusted for the elevation of Fish Island.

Fish Island weather month by month

January
63° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
67° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
78° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 72°F
7.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
90° 74°F
8.0 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
90° 74°F
7.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
87° 70°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
80° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 50°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
65° 46°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Fish Island through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:30 PM10 h 28 min
February6:44 AM5:56 PM11 h 11 min
March7:14 AM7:15 PM12 h 1 min
April6:37 AM7:34 PM12 h 56 min
May6:11 AM7:53 PM13 h 42 min
June6:03 AM8:10 PM14 h 6 min
July6:14 AM8:10 PM13 h 55 min
August6:32 AM7:48 PM13 h 16 min
September6:49 AM7:12 PM12 h 23 min
October7:07 AM6:36 PM11 h 29 min
November6:30 AM5:11 PM10 h 41 min
December6:53 AM5:09 PM10 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Fish Island?

Fish Island 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 44°F (7°C).

It gets about 65.3 inches (1,658 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Fish Island 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 Fish Island

The closest live webcam is Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 28.0 miles NW of Fish Island.

Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Atchafalaya · 28.0 mi NWOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 at Butte La RoseAtchafalaya · 28.0 mi NWOn Windy
Des Glaise: I-10 at Whiskey BayDes Glaise · 28.1 mi NOn Windy
Pelba: I-10 at MM 119.5Pelba · 28.3 mi NWOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 28.8 mi NWOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 28.8 mi NWOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at OldHenderson · 28.8 mi NWOn Windy
Des Glaise: I-10 at MM 131.5Des Glaise · 28.8 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at LA 347Henderson · 29.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fish Island.

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Questions about Fish Island

Where is Fish Island, LA?

Fish Island is an unincorporated community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, 7.0 miles S of Charenton.

What county is Fish Island in?

Fish Island is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Fish Island, LA?

The ZIP code for Fish Island is 70523.

What is the nearest town to Fish Island?

Charenton, 7.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Fish Island?

Yes. The closest is Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 28.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Fish Island?

August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Fish Island?

January, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).

How much does it rain in Fish Island?

About 65.3 inches (1,658 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Fish Island?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Fish Island?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Fish Island have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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