Prairie Home, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Winn Parish, Louisiana
Prairie Home is a historical community (former settlement) in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It is 6.2 miles W of Atlanta, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71483.
Prairie Home at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Winn Parish
- ZIP code
- 71483
- Nearest town
- Atlanta (6.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.8114, -92.6333
Weather in Prairie Home now
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Prairie Home weather by the hour
Prairie Home weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Home.
This week in Prairie Home
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Home
What is the weather usually like in Prairie Home?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 36°F average low
- 57.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,465 mm
- 0.3 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie Home: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNFIELD 3 N, LA US (USC00169803), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Home.
Prairie Home weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Home through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie Home?
Prairie Home has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Prairie Home is March to May and 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 Prairie Home
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 35.2 miles S of Prairie Home.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie Home.
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Questions about Prairie Home
Where is Prairie Home, LA?
Prairie Home is a historical community (former settlement) in Winn Parish, Louisiana, 6.2 miles W of Atlanta.
What county is Prairie Home in?
Prairie Home is in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Home, LA?
The ZIP code for Prairie Home is 71483.
What is the nearest town to Prairie Home?
Atlanta, 6.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie Home?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 35.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie Home?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie Home?
January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie Home?
About 57.7 inches (1,465 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Prairie Home?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie Home?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie Home have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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