Powell, LA

Unincorporated community in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana

Powell is a small unincorporated community in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.2 miles NW of St. Francisville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70783.

Powell at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
West Feliciana Parish
ZIP code
70783
Nearest town
St. Francisville (4.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.7392, -91.3297

Weather in Powell now

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Powell weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Powell

What is the weather usually like in Powell?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

37°52°67°82°97°61°42°Jan65°45°Feb72°51°Mar79°58°Apr86°66°May91°73°Jun92°75°Jul92°75°Aug89°71°Sep81°60°Oct71°50°Nov63°44°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.5"Jan5.2"Feb4.5"Mar5.1"Apr5.2"May5.6"Jun4.6"Jul4.4"Aug4.1"Sep4.2"Oct3.9"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Powell: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ROADS 5 NE, LA US (USC00166686), adjusted for the elevation of Powell.

Powell weather month by month

January
61° 42°F
6.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
65° 45°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
72° 51°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 58°F
5.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
86° 66°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 73°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
92° 75°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
August
92° 75°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
89° 71°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
81° 60°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 50°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 44°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Powell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM5:27 PM10 h 25 min
February6:44 AM5:54 PM11 h 10 min
March7:13 AM7:14 PM12 h 1 min
April6:36 AM7:34 PM12 h 58 min
May6:08 AM7:54 PM13 h 45 min
June6:00 AM8:11 PM14 h 10 min
July6:11 AM8:11 PM13 h 59 min
August6:30 AM7:48 PM13 h 18 min
September6:48 AM7:12 PM12 h 23 min
October7:06 AM6:35 PM11 h 28 min
November6:30 AM5:09 PM10 h 38 min
December6:54 AM5:07 PM10 h 12 min

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

What is the weather like in Powell?

Powell has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (6°C).

It gets about 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Powell 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 Powell

The closest live webcam is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 14.9 miles S of Powell.

Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413Erwinville · 14.9 mi SOn Windy
Lida Grove: US 190 at LA 415Lida Grove · 17.5 mi SOn Windy
Mengel Landing: US 190 at Miss River Brdg. WestMengel Landing · 17.6 mi SEOn Windy
Mengel Landing: US 190 at Miss River Brdg EastMengel Landing · 18.1 mi SEOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Scotlandville: US 61 at ScenicBaton Rouge · 18.5 mi SEOn Windy
Livonia: US-190 at LA-411Livonia · 18.6 mi SWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 at Plank RdBaton Rouge · 19.2 mi SEOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on US 61)Baton Rouge · 19.2 mi SEOn Windy
Ithra: I-10 between Grosse Tete and LA 415Ithra · 20.1 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Powell

Where is Powell, LA?

Powell is an unincorporated community in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, 4.2 miles NW of St. Francisville.

What county is Powell in?

Powell is in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Powell, LA?

The ZIP code for Powell is 70783.

What is the nearest town to Powell?

St. Francisville, 4.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Powell?

Yes. The closest is Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413, 14.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Powell?

July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Powell?

January, with an average low of 42°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Powell?

About 58.5 inches (1,487 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Powell?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Powell?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Powell have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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