Girard, LA

Unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Girard is a small unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.9 miles E of Rayville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71269.

Girard at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Richland Parish
ZIP code
71269
Nearest town
Rayville (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.4817, -91.8064

Weather in Girard now

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Girard weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Girard

What is the weather usually like in Girard?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°50°66°83°99°57°38°Jan62°41°Feb70°48°Mar78°56°Apr84°64°May90°71°Jun93°74°Jul94°74°Aug89°67°Sep80°56°Oct68°46°Nov60°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.5"Jan5.1"Feb5.6"Mar6.7"Apr5.3"May4.8"Jun4.2"Jul3.9"Aug3.8"Sep4.6"Oct4.7"Nov5.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAYVILLE, LA US (USC00167691), adjusted for the elevation of Girard.

Girard weather month by month

January
57° 38°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
62° 41°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
70° 48°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
78° 56°F
6.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 64°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 71°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 74°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 74°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 67°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
68° 46°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
60° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Girard through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:07 AM5:25 PM10 h 18 min
February6:48 AM5:54 PM11 h 5 min
March7:15 AM7:16 PM12 h 0 min
April6:36 AM7:38 PM13 h 2 min
May6:07 AM7:59 PM13 h 52 min
June5:58 AM8:17 PM14 h 19 min
July6:09 AM8:16 PM14 h 7 min
August6:30 AM7:53 PM13 h 23 min
September6:49 AM7:14 PM12 h 24 min
October7:10 AM6:35 PM11 h 25 min
November6:35 AM5:07 PM10 h 32 min
December7:00 AM5:04 PM10 h 4 min

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

What is the weather like in Girard?

Girard 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 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 60.0 inches (1,524 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Girard 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 Girard

The closest live webcam is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 12.3 miles W of Girard.

Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United StatesMonroe · 12.3 mi WOn Windy
Monroe: I-20 at Pecanland MallMonroe · 14.5 mi WOn Windy
Monroe: I-20 at US 165Monroe · 16.0 mi WOn Windy
East Parkview: US 165 at WinsboroEast Parkview · 16.1 mi WOn Windy
Monroe: US 165 at RenwickMonroe · 16.1 mi WOn Windy
Monroe: US-165 at US 80Monroe · 16.2 mi WOn Windy
Monroe: US 165 at Ferrand StreetMonroe · 16.3 mi WOn Windy
Richwood: US 165 atRichwood · 16.4 mi WOn Windy
Monroe: US 165 before Forsythe BypassMonroe · 16.5 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Girard

Where is Girard, LA?

Girard is an unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana, 2.9 miles E of Rayville.

What county is Girard in?

Girard is in Richland Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Girard, LA?

The ZIP code for Girard is 71269.

What is the nearest town to Girard?

Rayville, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Girard?

Yes. The closest is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 12.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Girard?

August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Girard?

January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Girard?

About 60.0 inches (1,524 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Girard?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Girard?

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

What climate does Girard have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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