Lums, LA
Unincorporated community in Madison Parish, Louisiana
Lums is a small unincorporated community in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.6 miles W of Richmond, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71282.
Lums at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Madison Parish
- ZIP code
- 71282
- Nearest town
- Richmond (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.3956, -91.1547
Weather in Lums now
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Lums weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lums.
This week in Lums
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lums
What is the weather usually like in Lums?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,470 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lums: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TALLULAH, LA US (USC00168923), adjusted for the elevation of Lums.
Lums weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lums through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lums?
Lums 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 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Lums 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 Lums
The closest live webcam is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 13.8 miles E of Lums.
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Questions about Lums
Where is Lums, LA?
Lums is an unincorporated community in Madison Parish, Louisiana, 1.6 miles W of Richmond.
What county is Lums in?
Lums is in Madison Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Lums, LA?
The ZIP code for Lums is 71282.
What is the nearest town to Lums?
Richmond, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lums?
Yes. The closest is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 13.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lums?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Lums?
January, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Lums?
About 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Lums?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lums?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lums have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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