Gulf Crossing, LA
Unincorporated community in Jackson Parish, Louisiana
Gulf Crossing is a small unincorporated community in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.3 miles N of Chatham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71226.
Gulf Crossing at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Jackson Parish
- ZIP code
- 71226
- Nearest town
- Chatham (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.2058, -92.4731
Weather in Gulf Crossing now
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Gulf Crossing weather by the hour
Gulf Crossing weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Gulf Crossing.
This week in Gulf Crossing
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Gulf Crossing
What is the weather usually like in Gulf Crossing?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 57.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,465 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Gulf Crossing: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNFIELD 3 N, LA US (USC00169803), adjusted for the elevation of Gulf Crossing.
Gulf Crossing weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Gulf Crossing through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Gulf Crossing?
Gulf Crossing has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Gulf Crossing 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 Gulf Crossing
The closest live webcam is West Monroe: I-20 at Well Rd, 26.7 miles NE of Gulf Crossing.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Gulf Crossing.
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Questions about Gulf Crossing
Where is Gulf Crossing, LA?
Gulf Crossing is an unincorporated community in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, 7.3 miles N of Chatham.
What county is Gulf Crossing in?
Gulf Crossing is in Jackson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Gulf Crossing, LA?
The ZIP code for Gulf Crossing is 71226.
What is the nearest town to Gulf Crossing?
Chatham, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Gulf Crossing?
Yes. The closest is West Monroe: I-20 at Well Rd, 26.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Gulf Crossing?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Gulf Crossing?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Gulf Crossing?
About 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Gulf Crossing?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Gulf Crossing?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Gulf Crossing have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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