Fontenot, LA

Unincorporated community in Allen Parish, Louisiana

Fontenot is a small unincorporated community in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.5 miles NE of Kinder, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70648.

Fontenot at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Allen Parish
ZIP code
70648
Nearest town
Kinder (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.4381, -92.8772

Weather in Fontenot now

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Fontenot weather by the hour

Fontenot weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fontenot

What is the weather usually like in Fontenot?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°65°81°96°59°39°Jan63°43°Feb70°50°Mar77°56°Apr83°64°May89°70°Jun90°72°Jul91°71°Aug87°67°Sep79°56°Oct69°47°Nov61°42°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.4"Jan4.7"Feb4.1"Mar5.1"Apr5.1"May5.8"Jun5.6"Jul5.1"Aug5.1"Sep4.6"Oct4.8"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Fontenot: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OBERLIN FIRE TWR, LA US (USC00166938), adjusted for the elevation of Fontenot.

Fontenot weather month by month

January
59° 39°F
6.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
63° 43°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
70° 50°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
77° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
83° 64°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 70°F
5.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
90° 72°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
91° 71°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
87° 67°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
79° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
69° 47°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
61° 42°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Fontenot through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM5:34 PM10 h 26 min
February6:50 AM6:00 PM11 h 10 min
March7:19 AM7:20 PM12 h 1 min
April6:42 AM7:40 PM12 h 57 min
May6:15 AM8:00 PM13 h 44 min
June6:07 AM8:16 PM14 h 8 min
July6:18 AM8:16 PM13 h 57 min
August6:37 AM7:54 PM13 h 17 min
September6:54 AM7:18 PM12 h 23 min
October7:12 AM6:41 PM11 h 29 min
November6:36 AM5:15 PM10 h 39 min
December6:59 AM5:13 PM10 h 14 min

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

What is the weather like in Fontenot?

Fontenot 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 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Fontenot 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 Fontenot

The closest live webcam is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 14.5 miles SW of Fontenot.

Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Iowa · 14.5 mi SWOn Windy
LaPlace: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)unknown · 14.5 mi SWOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 at US 165Iowa · 14.5 mi SWOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 @ N. Thompson Ave. DMSIowa · 16.2 mi SWOn Windy
Goosport: I-10 at I-210 EastGoosport · 21.6 mi SWOn Windy
Hipple: I-210 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-210)Hipple · 22.2 mi SWOn Windy
Lake Charles: I-10 at US 171Lake Charles · 22.4 mi SWOn Windy
Lake Charles: I-210 at Broad StreetLake Charles · 22.6 mi SWOn Windy
Lake Charles: I-10 at Fruge StreetLake Charles · 23.4 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Fontenot.

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Questions about Fontenot

Where is Fontenot, LA?

Fontenot is an unincorporated community in Allen Parish, Louisiana, 3.5 miles NE of Kinder.

What county is Fontenot in?

Fontenot is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Fontenot, LA?

The ZIP code for Fontenot is 70648.

What is the nearest town to Fontenot?

Kinder, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Fontenot?

Yes. The closest is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 14.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Fontenot?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Fontenot?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Fontenot?

About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Fontenot?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Fontenot?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Fontenot have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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