Rapidan, LA
Unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Rapidan is a small unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.1 miles N of Union, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70086.
Rapidan at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. James Parish
- ZIP code
- 70086
- Nearest town
- Union (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.0706, -90.8908
Weather in Rapidan now
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Rapidan weather by the hour
Rapidan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapidan.
This week in Rapidan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rapidan
What is the weather usually like in Rapidan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 63.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,610 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rapidan: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US (USC00162534), adjusted for the elevation of Rapidan.
Rapidan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rapidan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rapidan?
Rapidan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Rapidan 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 Rapidan
The closest live webcam is Union: LA 70 at LA 44, 2.1 miles N of Rapidan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rapidan.
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Questions about Rapidan
Where is Rapidan, LA?
Rapidan is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, 1.1 miles N of Union.
What county is Rapidan in?
Rapidan is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Rapidan, LA?
The ZIP code for Rapidan is 70086.
What is the nearest town to Rapidan?
Union, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rapidan?
Yes. The closest is Union: LA 70 at LA 44, 2.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rapidan?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rapidan?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Rapidan?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rapidan?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rapidan?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rapidan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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