Fitzgerald, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Fitzgerald is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.1 miles S of Forest Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71430.
Fitzgerald at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71430
- Nearest town
- Forest Hill (4.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1081, -92.5083
Weather in Fitzgerald now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Fitzgerald weather by the hour
Fitzgerald weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fitzgerald.
This week in Fitzgerald
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fitzgerald
What is the weather usually like in Fitzgerald?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,525 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fitzgerald: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU DEAN LEE RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165630), adjusted for the elevation of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fitzgerald through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Fitzgerald?
Fitzgerald has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald
The closest live webcam is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 10.5 miles NE of Fitzgerald.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fitzgerald.
Do you know Fitzgerald? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Fitzgerald special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Fitzgerald, LA
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Fitzgerald Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Fitzgerald
Other communities near Fitzgerald
Questions about Fitzgerald
Where is Fitzgerald, LA?
Fitzgerald is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 4.1 miles S of Forest Hill.
What county is Fitzgerald in?
Fitzgerald is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Fitzgerald, LA?
The ZIP code for Fitzgerald is 71430.
What is the nearest town to Fitzgerald?
Forest Hill, 4.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Fitzgerald?
Yes. The closest is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Fitzgerald?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Fitzgerald?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Fitzgerald?
About 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Fitzgerald?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Fitzgerald?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fitzgerald have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: