Leander, LA
Unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Leander is a small unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It is 12.8 miles NW of Simpson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71472.
Leander at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vernon Parish
- ZIP code
- 71472
- Nearest town
- Simpson (12.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1483, -92.8464
Weather in Leander now
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Leander weather by the hour
Leander weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leander.
This week in Leander
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leander
What is the weather usually like in Leander?
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 Leander: 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 Leander.
Leander weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leander through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:40 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 12 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:17 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 37 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Leander?
Leander 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 Leander 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 Leander
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 22.6 miles NE of Leander.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Leander.
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Questions about Leander
Where is Leander, LA?
Leander is an unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, 12.8 miles NW of Simpson.
What county is Leander in?
Leander is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Leander, LA?
The ZIP code for Leander is 71472.
What is the nearest town to Leander?
Simpson, 12.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leander?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 22.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leander?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Leander?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Leander?
About 58.8 inches (1,495 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Leander?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Leander?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leander have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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