Leighton, LA
Unincorporated community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Leighton is a small unincorporated community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.6 miles E of Thibodaux, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70310.
Leighton at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- ZIP code
- 70310
- Nearest town
- Thibodaux (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.7964, -90.8578
Weather in Leighton now
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Leighton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Leighton.
This week in Leighton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Leighton
What is the weather usually like in Leighton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 44°F average low
- 71.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,807 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Leighton: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THIBODAUX 4 SE, LA US (USC00169013), adjusted for the elevation of Leighton.
Leighton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Leighton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Leighton?
Leighton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (7°C).
It gets about 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Leighton 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 Leighton
The closest live webcam is Lazy Acres: US 90 at LA 24, 9.2 miles SE of Leighton.
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Questions about Leighton
Where is Leighton, LA?
Leighton is an unincorporated community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, 2.6 miles E of Thibodaux.
What county is Leighton in?
Leighton is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Leighton, LA?
The ZIP code for Leighton is 70310.
What is the nearest town to Leighton?
Thibodaux, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Leighton?
Yes. The closest is Lazy Acres: US 90 at LA 24, 9.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Leighton?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Leighton?
January, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Leighton?
About 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Leighton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Leighton?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Leighton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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