Gorum, LA
Unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Gorum is a small unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It is 12.4 miles S of Simpson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71434.
Gorum at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vernon Parish
- ZIP code
- 71434
- Nearest town
- Simpson (12.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4328, -92.9433
Weather in Gorum now
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Gorum weather by the hour
Gorum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gorum.
This week in Gorum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gorum
What is the weather usually like in Gorum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,544 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gorum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOYCE 3 WNW, LA US (USC00161232), adjusted for the elevation of Gorum.
Gorum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gorum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gorum?
Gorum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Gorum is April–May and September–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 Gorum
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 27.6 miles E of Gorum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gorum.
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Questions about Gorum
Where is Gorum, LA?
Gorum is an unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, 12.4 miles S of Simpson.
What county is Gorum in?
Gorum is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Gorum, LA?
The ZIP code for Gorum is 71434.
What is the nearest town to Gorum?
Simpson, 12.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gorum?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 27.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gorum?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Gorum?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Gorum?
About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Gorum?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Gorum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gorum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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