Matilda, LA

Unincorporated community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana

Matilda is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.4 miles W of Sorrel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70544.

Matilda at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. Mary Parish
ZIP code
70544
Nearest town
Sorrel (1.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.8844, -91.6039

Weather in Matilda now

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Matilda weather by the hour

Matilda weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Matilda.

This week in Matilda

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Matilda

What is the weather usually like in Matilda?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°53°67°81°95°63°44°Jan67°47°Feb72°53°Mar78°59°Apr84°67°May88°72°Jun90°74°Jul90°74°Aug87°70°Sep80°60°Oct71°50°Nov65°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan4.0"Feb4.0"Mar4.7"Apr4.7"May7.6"Jun8.0"Jul7.6"Aug5.6"Sep4.3"Oct4.2"Nov4.9"Dec

Best time to visit Matilda: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRANKLIN 3 NW, LA US (USC00163313), adjusted for the elevation of Matilda.

Matilda weather month by month

January
63° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
67° 47°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 53°F
4.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
78° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 67°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
88° 72°F
7.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
90° 74°F
8.0 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
90° 74°F
7.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
87° 70°F
5.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
80° 60°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 50°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
65° 46°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Matilda through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:01 AM5:30 PM10 h 29 min
February6:44 AM5:56 PM11 h 12 min
March7:14 AM7:15 PM12 h 1 min
April6:38 AM7:34 PM12 h 56 min
May6:11 AM7:53 PM13 h 42 min
June6:03 AM8:10 PM14 h 6 min
July6:14 AM8:10 PM13 h 55 min
August6:32 AM7:48 PM13 h 15 min
September6:49 AM7:13 PM12 h 23 min
October7:07 AM6:37 PM11 h 29 min
November6:30 AM5:11 PM10 h 41 min
December6:53 AM5:10 PM10 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Matilda?

Matilda has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 44°F (7°C).

It gets about 65.3 inches (1,658 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February.

The best time to visit Matilda 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 Matilda

The closest live webcam is Pelba: I-10 at MM 119.5, 32.3 miles N of Matilda.

Pelba: I-10 at MM 119.5Pelba · 32.3 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 32.4 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 32.4 mi NOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 at OldHenderson · 32.4 mi NOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Atchafalaya · 32.4 mi NOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 at Butte La RoseAtchafalaya · 32.4 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Matilda.

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Questions about Matilda

Where is Matilda, LA?

Matilda is an unincorporated community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, 1.4 miles W of Sorrel.

What county is Matilda in?

Matilda is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Matilda, LA?

The ZIP code for Matilda is 70544.

What is the nearest town to Matilda?

Sorrel, 1.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Matilda?

Yes. The closest is Pelba: I-10 at MM 119.5, 32.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Matilda?

August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Matilda?

January, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).

How much does it rain in Matilda?

About 65.3 inches (1,658 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Matilda?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Matilda?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Matilda have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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