Lamar, LA
Unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana
Lamar is a small unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It is 10.3 miles N of Delhi, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71230.
Lamar at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Richland Parish
- ZIP code
- 71230
- Nearest town
- Delhi (10.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.3106, -91.5403
Weather in Lamar now
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Lamar weather by the hour
Lamar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lamar.
This week in Lamar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lamar
What is the weather usually like in Lamar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 58.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,480 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lamar: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNSBORO 2 SE, LA US (USC00169804), adjusted for the elevation of Lamar.
Lamar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lamar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lamar?
Lamar has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Lamar is April–May 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 Lamar
The closest live webcam is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 31.5 miles NW of Lamar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lamar.
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Questions about Lamar
Where is Lamar, LA?
Lamar is an unincorporated community in Richland Parish, Louisiana, 10.3 miles N of Delhi.
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, LA?
The ZIP code for Lamar is 71230.
What is the nearest town to Lamar?
Delhi, 10.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lamar?
Yes. The closest is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 31.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lamar?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Lamar?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Lamar?
About 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Lamar?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lamar?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lamar have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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