Odom, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Odom is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.2 miles E of Boyce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71447.

Odom at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Rapides Parish
ZIP code
71447
Nearest town
Boyce (5.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.3658, -92.7542

Weather in Odom now

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Odom weather by the hour

Odom weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Odom

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Odom

What is the weather usually like in Odom?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°49°64°79°94°56°39°Jan60°42°Feb67°49°Mar74°56°Apr81°64°May87°70°Jun89°72°Jul89°72°Aug85°67°Sep76°56°Oct65°46°Nov58°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan5.0"Feb5.8"Mar5.6"Apr4.4"May5.2"Jun4.9"Jul3.4"Aug4.3"Sep5.1"Oct5.4"Nov6.0"Dec

Best time to visit Odom: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOYCE 3 WNW, LA US (USC00161232), adjusted for the elevation of Odom.

Odom weather month by month

January
56° 39°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
60° 42°F
5.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
67° 49°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
74° 56°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
81° 64°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
87° 70°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
89° 72°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
89° 72°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
85° 67°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
76° 56°F
5.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
65° 46°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
58° 41°F
6.0 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Odom through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:32 PM10 h 23 min
February6:50 AM5:59 PM11 h 8 min
March7:19 AM7:20 PM12 h 0 min
April6:41 AM7:40 PM12 h 59 min
May6:13 AM8:01 PM13 h 48 min
June6:04 AM8:18 PM14 h 13 min
July6:15 AM8:18 PM14 h 2 min
August6:35 AM7:55 PM13 h 19 min
September6:54 AM7:18 PM12 h 24 min
October7:12 AM6:40 PM11 h 27 min
November6:37 AM5:13 PM10 h 36 min
December7:01 AM5:11 PM10 h 9 min

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

What is the weather like in Odom?

Odom has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Odom 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 Odom

The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 15.5 miles E of Odom.

Alexandria: LA 28 at John EskewAlexandria · 15.5 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 28 (Monroe St)Alexandria · 16.8 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: LA 1 (Bolton Ave.) at US 71Alexandria · 17.1 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 1208 ( Jackson St)Alexandria · 17.4 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71Alexandria · 17.5 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (NW)Alexandria · 17.9 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SW)Alexandria · 18.1 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SE)Alexandria · 18.2 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: I-49 at Pineville XWYAlexandria · 18.7 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Odom

Where is Odom, LA?

Odom is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 5.2 miles E of Boyce.

What county is Odom in?

Odom is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Odom, LA?

The ZIP code for Odom is 71447.

What is the nearest town to Odom?

Boyce, 5.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Odom?

Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 15.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Odom?

August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Odom?

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

How much does it rain in Odom?

About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Odom?

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

When is the best time to visit Odom?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Odom have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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