Metropolis, LA
Unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Metropolis is a small unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.4 miles NE of Wisner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71378.
Metropolis at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Franklin Parish
- ZIP code
- 71378
- Nearest town
- Wisner (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.9633, -91.6911
Weather in Metropolis now
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Metropolis weather by the hour
Metropolis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Metropolis.
This week in Metropolis
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Metropolis
What is the weather usually like in Metropolis?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 58.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,480 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Metropolis: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNSBORO 5 SSE, LA US (USC00169806), adjusted for the elevation of Metropolis.
Metropolis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Metropolis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Metropolis?
Metropolis has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Metropolis is April–May 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 Metropolis
The closest live webcam is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 32.2 miles SE of Metropolis.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Metropolis.
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Questions about Metropolis
Where is Metropolis, LA?
Metropolis is an unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, 2.4 miles NE of Wisner.
What county is Metropolis in?
Metropolis is in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Metropolis, LA?
The ZIP code for Metropolis is 71378.
What is the nearest town to Metropolis?
Wisner, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Metropolis?
Yes. The closest is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 32.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Metropolis?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Metropolis?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Metropolis?
About 58.3 inches (1,480 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Metropolis?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Metropolis?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Metropolis have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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