Prairie Laurent, LA
Unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Prairie Laurent is a small unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.7 miles NW of Opelousas, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70551.
Prairie Laurent at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- ZIP code
- 70551
- Nearest town
- Opelousas (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.4850, -92.0411
Weather in Prairie Laurent now
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Prairie Laurent weather by the hour
Prairie Laurent weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie Laurent.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie Laurent
What is the weather usually like in Prairie Laurent?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 61.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,565 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie Laurent: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND COTEAU, LA US (USC00163800), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie Laurent.
Prairie Laurent weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie Laurent through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie Laurent?
Prairie Laurent 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 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Prairie Laurent 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 Prairie Laurent
The closest live webcam is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 3.6 miles NW of Prairie Laurent.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie Laurent.
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Questions about Prairie Laurent
Where is Prairie Laurent, LA?
Prairie Laurent is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 3.7 miles NW of Opelousas.
What county is Prairie Laurent in?
Prairie Laurent is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie Laurent, LA?
The ZIP code for Prairie Laurent is 70551.
What is the nearest town to Prairie Laurent?
Opelousas, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie Laurent?
Yes. The closest is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 3.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie Laurent?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie Laurent?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie Laurent?
About 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Prairie Laurent?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prairie Laurent?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie Laurent have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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