Idlewild, LA
Unincorporated community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Idlewild is a small unincorporated community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.3 miles S of Bayou Cane, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70359.
Idlewild at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
- ZIP code
- 70359
- Nearest town
- Bayou Cane (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.6419, -90.7575
Weather in Idlewild now
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Idlewild weather by the hour
Idlewild weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Idlewild.
This week in Idlewild
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Idlewild
What is the weather usually like in Idlewild?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 44°F average low
- 65.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,662 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Idlewild: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOUMA, LA US (USC00164407), adjusted for the elevation of Idlewild.
Idlewild weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Idlewild through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Idlewild?
Idlewild 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 44°F (6°C).
It gets about 65.4 inches (1,662 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Idlewild 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 Idlewild
The closest live webcam is Broadmoor: LA 3040 at LA 24, 0.5 miles S of Idlewild.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Idlewild.
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Questions about Idlewild
Where is Idlewild, LA?
Idlewild is an unincorporated community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, 1.3 miles S of Bayou Cane.
What county is Idlewild in?
Idlewild is in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Idlewild, LA?
The ZIP code for Idlewild is 70359.
What is the nearest town to Idlewild?
Bayou Cane, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Idlewild?
Yes. The closest is Broadmoor: LA 3040 at LA 24, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Idlewild?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Idlewild?
January, with an average low of 44°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Idlewild?
About 65.4 inches (1,662 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Idlewild?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Idlewild?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Idlewild have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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