Jenkins, LA
Unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Jenkins is a small unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.6 miles N of Franklinton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70438.
Jenkins at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Washington Parish
- ZIP code
- 70438
- Nearest town
- Franklinton (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.8119, -90.1369
Weather in Jenkins now
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Jenkins weather by the hour
Jenkins weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jenkins.
This week in Jenkins
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jenkins
What is the weather usually like in Jenkins?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 63.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,623 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jenkins: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOGALUSA, LA US (USC00160945), adjusted for the elevation of Jenkins.
Jenkins weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jenkins through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jenkins?
Jenkins has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 63.9 inches (1,623 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Jenkins 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 Jenkins
The closest live webcam is Houltonville: I-12 at LA 21, 25.2 miles S of Jenkins.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Jenkins.
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Questions about Jenkins
Where is Jenkins, LA?
Jenkins is an unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana, 2.6 miles N of Franklinton.
What county is Jenkins in?
Jenkins is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Jenkins, LA?
The ZIP code for Jenkins is 70438.
What is the nearest town to Jenkins?
Franklinton, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jenkins?
Yes. The closest is Houltonville: I-12 at LA 21, 25.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jenkins?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Jenkins?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Jenkins?
About 63.9 inches (1,623 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Jenkins?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Jenkins?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jenkins have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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