Purvis, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Purvis is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.7 miles NE of Melville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71353.
Purvis at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- ZIP code
- 71353
- Nearest town
- Melville (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.6650, -91.7825
Weather in Purvis now
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Purvis weather by the hour
Purvis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purvis.
This week in Purvis
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purvis
What is the weather usually like in Purvis?
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 Purvis: 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 Purvis.
Purvis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purvis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Purvis?
Purvis 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 Purvis 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 Purvis
The closest live webcam is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 15.4 miles SE of Purvis.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Purvis.
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Questions about Purvis
Where is Purvis, LA?
Purvis is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 2.7 miles NE of Melville.
What county is Purvis in?
Purvis is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Purvis, LA?
The ZIP code for Purvis is 71353.
What is the nearest town to Purvis?
Melville, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purvis?
Yes. The closest is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 15.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purvis?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Purvis?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Purvis?
About 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Purvis?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Purvis?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purvis have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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