Lofton, LA
Unincorporated community in Winn Parish, Louisiana
Lofton is a small unincorporated community in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.6 miles N of Atlanta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71404.
Lofton at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Winn Parish
- ZIP code
- 71404
- Nearest town
- Atlanta (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.7267, -92.7572
Weather in Lofton now
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Lofton weather by the hour
Lofton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lofton.
This week in Lofton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lofton
What is the weather usually like in Lofton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 57.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,465 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lofton: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNFIELD 3 N, LA US (USC00169803), adjusted for the elevation of Lofton.
Lofton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lofton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lofton?
Lofton 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 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Lofton 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 Lofton
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 32.8 miles SE of Lofton.
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Questions about Lofton
Where is Lofton, LA?
Lofton is an unincorporated community in Winn Parish, Louisiana, 5.6 miles N of Atlanta.
What county is Lofton in?
Lofton is in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Lofton, LA?
The ZIP code for Lofton is 71404.
What is the nearest town to Lofton?
Atlanta, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lofton?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 32.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lofton?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Lofton?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Lofton?
About 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Lofton?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lofton?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lofton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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