Hester, LA
Unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana
Hester is a small unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.3 miles NW of Georgetown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71371.
Hester at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Grant Parish
- ZIP code
- 71371
- Nearest town
- Georgetown (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.7389, -92.3292
Weather in Hester now
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Hester weather by the hour
Hester weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hester.
This week in Hester
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hester
What is the weather usually like in Hester?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 59.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,512 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hester: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JENA, LA US (USC00164696), adjusted for the elevation of Hester.
Hester weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hester through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Hester?
Hester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 59.5 inches (1,512 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Hester 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 Hester
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 29.7 miles S of Hester.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hester.
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Questions about Hester
Where is Hester, LA?
Hester is an unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana, 3.3 miles NW of Georgetown.
What county is Hester in?
Hester is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Hester, LA?
The ZIP code for Hester is 71371.
What is the nearest town to Hester?
Georgetown, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hester?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 29.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hester?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Hester?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Hester?
About 59.5 inches (1,512 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Hester?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hester?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hester have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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