Modeste, LA
Unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Modeste is a small unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.9 miles SE of Darrow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70734.
Modeste at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ascension Parish
- ZIP code
- 70734
- Nearest town
- Darrow (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.1708, -91.0147
Weather in Modeste now
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Modeste weather by the hour
Modeste weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Modeste.
This week in Modeste
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Modeste
What is the weather usually like in Modeste?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 63.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,610 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Modeste: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US (USC00162534), adjusted for the elevation of Modeste.
Modeste weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Modeste through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Modeste?
Modeste has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Modeste 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 Modeste
The closest live webcam is Almedia: I-10 (This camera is located in the median of I-10), 4.9 miles NE of Modeste.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Modeste.
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Questions about Modeste
Where is Modeste, LA?
Modeste is an unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, 3.9 miles SE of Darrow.
What county is Modeste in?
Modeste is in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Modeste, LA?
The ZIP code for Modeste is 70734.
What is the nearest town to Modeste?
Darrow, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Modeste?
Yes. The closest is Almedia: I-10 (This camera is located in the median of I-10), 4.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Modeste?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Modeste?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Modeste?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Modeste?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Modeste?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Modeste have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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