McDonald, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana

McDonald is a historical community (former settlement) in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.5 miles E of Bunkie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71367.

McDonald at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Avoyelles Parish
ZIP code
71367
Nearest town
Bunkie (3.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.9386, -92.2442

Weather in McDonald now

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McDonald weather by the hour

McDonald weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in McDonald

Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDonald

What is the weather usually like in McDonald?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°82°98°60°39°Jan64°43°Feb72°49°Mar79°56°Apr85°64°May91°70°Jun93°73°Jul93°72°Aug89°66°Sep81°56°Oct70°46°Nov62°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.8"Jan5.3"Feb4.7"Mar5.9"Apr5.0"May4.9"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug4.5"Sep4.8"Oct5.4"Nov5.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUNKIE, LA US (USC00161287), adjusted for the elevation of McDonald.

McDonald weather month by month

January
60° 39°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 43°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
72° 49°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 56°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 73°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
93° 72°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
89° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
81° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 46°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
62° 41°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in McDonald through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:30 PM10 h 24 min
February6:48 AM5:57 PM11 h 9 min
March7:17 AM7:18 PM12 h 1 min
April6:39 AM7:38 PM12 h 58 min
May6:12 AM7:58 PM13 h 46 min
June6:03 AM8:15 PM14 h 11 min
July6:14 AM8:15 PM14 h 0 min
August6:34 AM7:52 PM13 h 18 min
September6:52 AM7:15 PM12 h 23 min
October7:10 AM6:38 PM11 h 28 min
November6:34 AM5:12 PM10 h 37 min
December6:58 AM5:10 PM10 h 11 min

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

What is the weather like in McDonald?

McDonald 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 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit McDonald 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 McDonald

The closest live webcam is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 23.8 miles NW of McDonald.

Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71Willow Glen · 23.8 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Rd)Alexandria · 24.6 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LEE St./Horseshoe DrAlexandria · 25.4 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SE)Alexandria · 26.5 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SW)Alexandria · 26.6 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (NW)Alexandria · 26.8 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 1208 ( Jackson St)Alexandria · 27.7 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: I-49 at Pineville XWYAlexandria · 27.9 mi NWOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 28 (Monroe St)Alexandria · 28.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about McDonald

Where is McDonald, LA?

McDonald is a historical community (former settlement) in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, 3.5 miles E of Bunkie.

What county is McDonald in?

McDonald is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of McDonald, LA?

The ZIP code for McDonald is 71367.

What is the nearest town to McDonald?

Bunkie, 3.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near McDonald?

Yes. The closest is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 23.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in McDonald?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in McDonald?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in McDonald?

About 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in McDonald?

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

When is the best time to visit McDonald?

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

What climate does McDonald have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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