Gowen, LA
Unincorporated community in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Gowen is a small unincorporated community in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.7 miles S of Epps, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71266.
Gowen at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- West Carroll Parish
- ZIP code
- 71266
- Nearest town
- Epps (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.6542, -91.4608
Weather in Gowen now
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Gowen weather by the hour
Gowen weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gowen.
This week in Gowen
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gowen
What is the weather usually like in Gowen?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 58.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,493 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gowen: 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 Gowen.
Gowen weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gowen through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gowen?
Gowen 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 Gowen 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 Gowen
The closest live webcam is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 32.5 miles W of Gowen.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gowen.
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Questions about Gowen
Where is Gowen, LA?
Gowen is an unincorporated community in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, 3.7 miles S of Epps.
What county is Gowen in?
Gowen is in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Gowen, LA?
The ZIP code for Gowen is 71266.
What is the nearest town to Gowen?
Epps, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gowen?
Yes. The closest is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 32.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gowen?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Gowen?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Gowen?
About 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Gowen?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gowen?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gowen have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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