Houston, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Allen Parish, Louisiana
Houston is a historical community (former settlement) in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.5 miles NE of Oberlin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70648.
Houston at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Allen Parish
- ZIP code
- 70648
- Nearest town
- Oberlin (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.5500, -92.8075
Weather in Houston now
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Houston weather by the hour
Houston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houston.
This week in Houston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houston
What is the weather usually like in Houston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 61.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,569 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houston: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OBERLIN FIRE TWR, LA US (USC00166938), adjusted for the elevation of Houston.
Houston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:15 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:16 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Houston?
Houston 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 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Houston 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 Houston
The closest live webcam is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 23.3 miles SW of Houston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Houston.
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Questions about Houston
Where is Houston, LA?
Houston is a historical community (former settlement) in Allen Parish, Louisiana, 4.5 miles NE of Oberlin.
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Allen Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, LA?
The ZIP code for Houston is 70648.
What is the nearest town to Houston?
Oberlin, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houston?
Yes. The closest is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 23.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houston?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Houston?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Houston?
About 61.8 inches (1,569 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Houston?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Houston?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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