Hughes, LA
Unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Hughes is a small unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.0 miles S of Benton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71006.
Hughes at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Bossier Parish
- ZIP code
- 71006
- Nearest town
- Benton (7.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.7878, -93.7097
Weather in Hughes now
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Hughes weather by the hour
Hughes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hughes.
This week in Hughes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Hughes
What is the weather usually like in Hughes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 54.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,372 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hughes: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 5E, LA US (USC00160718), adjusted for the elevation of Hughes.
Hughes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hughes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:37 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 24 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:08 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Hughes?
Hughes 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 54.0 inches (1,372 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Hughes 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 Hughes
The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-220 at Swan Lake, 16.0 miles S of Hughes.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Hughes.
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Questions about Hughes
Where is Hughes, LA?
Hughes is an unincorporated community in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, 7.0 miles S of Benton.
What county is Hughes in?
Hughes is in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Hughes, LA?
The ZIP code for Hughes is 71006.
What is the nearest town to Hughes?
Benton, 7.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Hughes?
Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-220 at Swan Lake, 16.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Hughes?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Hughes?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Hughes?
About 54.0 inches (1,372 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Hughes?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Hughes?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hughes have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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