Potash, LA
Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Potash is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.9 miles NW of Port Sulphur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70082.
Potash at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- ZIP code
- 70082
- Nearest town
- Port Sulphur (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.4928, -89.7056
Weather in Potash now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Potash weather by the hour
Potash weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Potash.
This week in Potash
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Potash
What is the weather usually like in Potash?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 46°F average low
- 63.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,624 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Potash: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU CITRUS RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165624), adjusted for the elevation of Potash.
Potash weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Potash through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:52 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:21 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| December | 6:44 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Potash?
Potash has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).
It gets about 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Potash 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 Potash
The closest live webcam is Leeville: LA 1 North, 34.7 miles SW of Potash.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Potash.
Do you know Potash? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Potash special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Potash, LA
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Potash Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Potash
Other communities near Potash
Questions about Potash
Where is Potash, LA?
Potash is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 1.9 miles NW of Port Sulphur.
What county is Potash in?
Potash is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Potash, LA?
The ZIP code for Potash is 70082.
What is the nearest town to Potash?
Port Sulphur, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Potash?
Yes. The closest is Leeville: LA 1 North, 34.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Potash?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Potash?
January, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in Potash?
About 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Potash?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Potash?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Potash have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
Last updated: