Rapides, LA
Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Rapides is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.3 miles W of Boyce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71409.
Rapides at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71409
- Nearest town
- Boyce (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.3633, -92.5867
Weather in Rapides now
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Rapides weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapides.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rapides
What is the weather usually like in Rapides?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 54.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,386 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rapides: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDRIA INTL AP, LA US (USW00093915), adjusted for the elevation of Rapides.
Rapides weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rapides through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rapides?
Rapides 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 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 54.5 inches (1,386 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Rapides 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 Rapides
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 6.8 miles SE of Rapides.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rapides.
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Questions about Rapides
Where is Rapides, LA?
Rapides is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 5.3 miles W of Boyce.
What county is Rapides in?
Rapides is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Rapides, LA?
The ZIP code for Rapides is 71409.
What is the nearest town to Rapides?
Boyce, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rapides?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 6.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rapides?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Rapides?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Rapides?
About 54.5 inches (1,386 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Rapides?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rapides?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rapides have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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