Jericho, LA
Unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Jericho is a small unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.8 miles W of Simpson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71466.
Jericho at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vernon Parish
- ZIP code
- 71466
- Nearest town
- Simpson (8.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.2672, -92.8664
Weather in Jericho now
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Jericho weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Jericho.
This week in Jericho
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Jericho
What is the weather usually like in Jericho?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 58.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,495 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Jericho: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT POLK FULLERTON LNDG STRIP, LA US (USW00053988), adjusted for the elevation of Jericho.
Jericho weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Jericho through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Jericho?
Jericho 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 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 58.8 inches (1,495 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Jericho 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 Jericho
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 21.5 miles E of Jericho.
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Questions about Jericho
Where is Jericho, LA?
Jericho is an unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, 8.8 miles W of Simpson.
What county is Jericho in?
Jericho is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Jericho, LA?
The ZIP code for Jericho is 71466.
What is the nearest town to Jericho?
Simpson, 8.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Jericho?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 21.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Jericho?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Jericho?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Jericho?
About 58.8 inches (1,495 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Jericho?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Jericho?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Jericho have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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