Preston, LA
Unincorporated community in De Soto Parish, Louisiana
Preston is a small unincorporated community in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.2 miles E of Stonewall, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71047.
Preston at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- De Soto Parish
- ZIP code
- 71047
- Nearest town
- Stonewall (4.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.2556, -93.8772
Weather in Preston now
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Preston weather by the hour
Preston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Preston.
This week in Preston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Preston
What is the weather usually like in Preston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 55.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,412 mm
- 0.9 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Preston: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHREVEPORT STHRN HILLS, LA US (USC00168444), adjusted for the elevation of Preston.
Preston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Preston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 7:07 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Preston?
Preston has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 55.6 inches (1,412 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Preston is April–May and September–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 Preston
The closest live webcam is Shreveport: LA 3132 at 70th St, 13.0 miles N of Preston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Preston.
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- Keithville5.9 mi NE
- Kolter7.6 mi S
- Staples8.3 mi NE
- Bungalo8.7 mi NE
- Whitley9.2 mi SW
- Southport Country subdivision10.0 mi NE
- South Towne Heights subdivision10.0 mi N
- Ridgewood subdivision10.3 mi NE
- Southdowns subdivision10.4 mi NE
- Hadley10.7 mi N
- Southern Hills subdivision10.8 mi NE
- Summer Grove10.8 mi N
Questions about Preston
Where is Preston, LA?
Preston is an unincorporated community in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, 4.2 miles E of Stonewall.
What county is Preston in?
Preston is in De Soto Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Preston, LA?
The ZIP code for Preston is 71047.
What is the nearest town to Preston?
Stonewall, 4.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Preston?
Yes. The closest is Shreveport: LA 3132 at 70th St, 13.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Preston?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Preston?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Preston?
About 55.6 inches (1,412 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Preston?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Preston?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Preston have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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