Nickel, LA
Unincorporated community in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
Nickel is a small unincorporated community in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. It is 9.3 miles SW of Jena, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71401.
Nickel at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- LaSalle Parish
- ZIP code
- 71401
- Nearest town
- Jena (9.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.8092, -92.0539
Weather in Nickel now
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Nickel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Nickel.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Nickel
What is the weather usually like in Nickel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 59.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,512 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Nickel: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JENA, LA US (USC00164696), adjusted for the elevation of Nickel.
Nickel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Nickel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Nickel?
Nickel has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 59.5 inches (1,512 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Nickel is April–May and September–October. 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 Nickel
The closest live webcam is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 41.1 miles SE of Nickel.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Nickel.
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Questions about Nickel
Where is Nickel, LA?
Nickel is an unincorporated community in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, 9.3 miles SW of Jena.
What county is Nickel in?
Nickel is in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Nickel, LA?
The ZIP code for Nickel is 71401.
What is the nearest town to Nickel?
Jena, 9.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Nickel?
Yes. The closest is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 41.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Nickel?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Nickel?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Nickel?
About 59.5 inches (1,512 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Nickel?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Nickel?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Nickel have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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