Helvetia, LA
Unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Helvetia is a small unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.4 miles NW of Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70723.
Helvetia at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. James Parish
- ZIP code
- 70723
- Nearest town
- Union (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.0772, -90.8675
Weather in Helvetia now
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Helvetia weather by the hour
Helvetia weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helvetia.
This week in Helvetia
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helvetia
What is the weather usually like in Helvetia?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 63.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,610 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helvetia: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US (USC00162534), adjusted for the elevation of Helvetia.
Helvetia weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helvetia through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Helvetia?
Helvetia has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Helvetia is March–April 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 Helvetia
The closest live webcam is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 2.1 miles N of Helvetia.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helvetia.
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Questions about Helvetia
Where is Helvetia, LA?
Helvetia is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, 1.4 miles NW of Union.
What county is Helvetia in?
Helvetia is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Helvetia, LA?
The ZIP code for Helvetia is 70723.
What is the nearest town to Helvetia?
Union, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helvetia?
Yes. The closest is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 2.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helvetia?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Helvetia?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Helvetia?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Helvetia?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helvetia?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helvetia have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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