Kraft, LA

Unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana

Kraft is a small unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.9 miles SW of Powhatan, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71066.

Kraft at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Natchitoches Parish
ZIP code
71066
Nearest town
Powhatan (2.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.9056, -93.1711

Weather in Kraft now

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Kraft weather by the hour

Kraft weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kraft.

This week in Kraft

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kraft

What is the weather usually like in Kraft?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°49°66°82°98°59°38°Jan63°41°Feb70°48°Mar78°56°Apr84°64°May90°71°Jun93°74°Jul93°74°Aug88°68°Sep78°56°Oct69°45°Nov60°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan4.9"Feb5.9"Mar5.1"Apr3.9"May3.9"Jun4.6"Jul3.8"Aug3.2"Sep5.3"Oct3.8"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Kraft: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATCHITOCHES #2, LA US (USC00166584), adjusted for the elevation of Kraft.

Kraft weather month by month

January
59° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
February
63° 41°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
70° 48°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
78° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 64°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 71°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
93° 74°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
93° 74°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
88° 68°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
78° 56°F
5.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
69° 45°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
60° 40°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Kraft through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:11 AM5:32 PM10 h 20 min
February6:53 AM6:00 PM11 h 7 min
March7:21 AM7:21 PM12 h 0 min
April6:42 AM7:43 PM13 h 0 min
May6:13 AM8:04 PM13 h 50 min
June6:05 AM8:21 PM14 h 16 min
July6:16 AM8:21 PM14 h 4 min
August6:36 AM7:57 PM13 h 21 min
September6:55 AM7:19 PM12 h 24 min
October7:15 AM6:41 PM11 h 26 min
November6:40 AM5:14 PM10 h 34 min
December7:04 AM5:11 PM10 h 7 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Kraft?

Kraft has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Kraft 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 Kraft

The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 51.4 miles NW of Kraft.

Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off RampBossier City · 51.4 mi NWOn Windy
Bossier City: I-220 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-220)Bossier City · 51.9 mi NWOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20)Bossier City · 52.1 mi NWOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 at Industrial DriveBossier City · 52.1 mi NWOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 at Barksdale AvenueBossier City · 52.7 mi NWOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 at Old Minden RoadBossier City · 52.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Kraft.

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Questions about Kraft

Where is Kraft, LA?

Kraft is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, 2.9 miles SW of Powhatan.

What county is Kraft in?

Kraft is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Kraft, LA?

The ZIP code for Kraft is 71066.

What is the nearest town to Kraft?

Powhatan, 2.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Kraft?

Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 51.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Kraft?

July, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Kraft?

January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Kraft?

About 55.2 inches (1,402 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.

Does it snow in Kraft?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kraft?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kraft have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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