Forest, LA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Forest now

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Forest weather by the hour

Forest weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Forest

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Forest

What is the weather usually like in Forest?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°47°64°80°96°54°36°Jan58°39°Feb66°46°Mar74°54°Apr82°63°May88°71°Jun91°73°Jul91°73°Aug87°66°Sep77°55°Oct65°44°Nov56°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan5.5"Feb5.2"Mar6.6"Apr5.0"May4.3"Jun3.9"Jul4.0"Aug3.3"Sep5.0"Oct4.7"Nov5.7"Dec

Best time to visit Forest: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA US (USC00165090), adjusted for the elevation of Forest.

Forest weather month by month

January
54° 36°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
58° 39°F
5.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
66° 46°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 54°F
6.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
82° 63°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
88° 71°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
91° 73°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
91° 73°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
87° 66°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
77° 55°F
5.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 44°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
56° 38°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Forest through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:23 PM10 h 16 min
February6:47 AM5:52 PM11 h 5 min
March7:14 AM7:14 PM12 h 0 min
April6:34 AM7:36 PM13 h 2 min
May6:05 AM7:58 PM13 h 53 min
June5:55 AM8:16 PM14 h 20 min
July6:07 AM8:16 PM14 h 8 min
August6:28 AM7:52 PM13 h 24 min
September6:48 AM7:13 PM12 h 24 min
October7:08 AM6:34 PM11 h 25 min
November6:34 AM5:05 PM10 h 31 min
December6:59 AM5:02 PM10 h 3 min

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

What is the weather like in Forest?

Forest has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Forest is April–May and September–October. At 125 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Forest

What is the hottest month in Forest?

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

What is the coldest month in Forest?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Forest?

About 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Forest?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Forest?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Forest have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Forest in November?

Highs average 65°F and lows 44°F, with about 4.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Forest?

Around 6:34 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:05 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Forest weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Forest.

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