Lena, LA
Unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana
Lena is a small unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.8 miles NE of Colfax, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71447.
Lena at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Grant Parish
- ZIP code
- 71447
- Nearest town
- Colfax (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4606, -92.7706
Weather in Lena now
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Lena weather by the hour
Lena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lena.
This week in Lena
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lena
What is the weather usually like in Lena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,544 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lena: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOYCE 3 WNW, LA US (USC00161232), adjusted for the elevation of Lena.
Lena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lena?
Lena has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Lena is April–May and September–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 Lena
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 19.4 miles SE of Lena.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lena.
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Questions about Lena
Where is Lena, LA?
Lena is an unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana, 5.8 miles NE of Colfax.
What county is Lena in?
Lena is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Lena, LA?
The ZIP code for Lena is 71447.
What is the nearest town to Lena?
Colfax, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lena?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 19.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lena?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lena?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Lena?
About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Lena?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lena?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lena have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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