Pikes Peak, LA
Unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Pikes Peak is a small unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.1 miles S of Moonshine, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70743.
Pikes Peak at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. James Parish
- ZIP code
- 70743
- Nearest town
- Moonshine (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.9803, -90.8081
Weather in Pikes Peak now
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Pikes Peak weather by the hour
Pikes Peak weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pikes Peak.
This week in Pikes Peak
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pikes Peak
What is the weather usually like in Pikes Peak?
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 Pikes Peak: 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 Pikes Peak.
Pikes Peak weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pikes Peak through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak 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 Pikes Peak 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 Pikes Peak
The closest live webcam is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 9.6 miles NW of Pikes Peak.
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Questions about Pikes Peak
Where is Pikes Peak, LA?
Pikes Peak is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, 1.1 miles S of Moonshine.
What county is Pikes Peak in?
Pikes Peak is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Pikes Peak, LA?
The ZIP code for Pikes Peak is 70743.
What is the nearest town to Pikes Peak?
Moonshine, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pikes Peak?
Yes. The closest is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pikes Peak?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Pikes Peak?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Pikes Peak?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Pikes Peak?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pikes Peak?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pikes Peak have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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