Otis, LA

Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Otis is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 12.5 miles N of Boyce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71466.

Otis at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Rapides Parish
ZIP code
71466
Nearest town
Boyce (12.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
31.2153, -92.7278

Weather in Otis now

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Otis weather by the hour

Otis weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Otis

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Otis

What is the weather usually like in Otis?

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 Otis: 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 Otis.

Otis 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 Otis through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:08 AM5:32 PM10 h 23 min
February6:50 AM5:59 PM11 h 8 min
March7:19 AM7:20 PM12 h 1 min
April6:41 AM7:40 PM12 h 59 min
May6:13 AM8:01 PM13 h 47 min
June6:05 AM8:17 PM14 h 12 min
July6:16 AM8:17 PM14 h 1 min
August6:35 AM7:55 PM13 h 19 min
September6:54 AM7:17 PM12 h 23 min
October7:12 AM6:40 PM11 h 27 min
November6:37 AM5:13 PM10 h 36 min
December7:00 AM5:11 PM10 h 10 min

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

What is the weather like in Otis?

Otis 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 Otis 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 Otis

The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 14.3 miles NE of Otis.

Alexandria: LA 28 at John EskewAlexandria · 14.3 mi NEOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 28 (Monroe St)Alexandria · 15.7 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 1208 ( Jackson St)Alexandria · 15.7 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SW)Alexandria · 15.8 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (NW)Alexandria · 15.8 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at Masonic Circle (SE)Alexandria · 16.0 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: LA 1 (Bolton Ave.) at US 71Alexandria · 16.8 mi NEOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LEE St./Horseshoe DrAlexandria · 16.8 mi EOn Windy
Alexandria: US 71 at LA 3250 (Sugarhouse Rd)Alexandria · 17.3 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Otis

Where is Otis, LA?

Otis is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 12.5 miles N of Boyce.

What county is Otis in?

Otis is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Otis, LA?

The ZIP code for Otis is 71466.

What is the nearest town to Otis?

Boyce, 12.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Otis?

Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 14.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Otis?

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

What is the coldest month in Otis?

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

How much does it rain in Otis?

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

Does it snow in Otis?

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

When is the best time to visit Otis?

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

What climate does Otis have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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