Ponchatoula, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Ponchatoula now
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Ponchatoula weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ponchatoula.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ponchatoula
What is the weather usually like in Ponchatoula?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 64.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,630 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ponchatoula: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMMOND 5 E, LA US (USC00164030), adjusted for the elevation of Ponchatoula.
Ponchatoula weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ponchatoula through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ponchatoula?
Ponchatoula 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 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Ponchatoula is March–April and October–November. At 26 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Ponchatoula
What is the hottest month in Ponchatoula?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Ponchatoula?
January, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Ponchatoula?
About 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Ponchatoula?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ponchatoula?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ponchatoula have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Ponchatoula in November?
Highs average 71°F and lows 46°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ponchatoula?
Around 6:26 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ponchatoula weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ponchatoula.
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