Red Dirt, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Red Dirt is a historical community (former settlement) in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It is 11.5 miles N of Natchez, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71468.
Red Dirt at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- ZIP code
- 71468
- Nearest town
- Natchez (11.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.5072, -93.0353
Weather in Red Dirt now
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Red Dirt weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Red Dirt.
This week in Red Dirt
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Red Dirt
What is the weather usually like in Red Dirt?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 57.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,456 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Red Dirt: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PEASON RIDGE RANGE, LA US (USW00003949), adjusted for the elevation of Red Dirt.
Red Dirt weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Red Dirt through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Red Dirt?
Red Dirt 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 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 57.3 inches (1,456 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Red Dirt 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 Red Dirt
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 34.6 miles SE of Red Dirt.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Red Dirt.
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Questions about Red Dirt
Where is Red Dirt, LA?
Red Dirt is a historical community (former settlement) in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, 11.5 miles N of Natchez.
What county is Red Dirt in?
Red Dirt is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Red Dirt, LA?
The ZIP code for Red Dirt is 71468.
What is the nearest town to Red Dirt?
Natchez, 11.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Red Dirt?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 34.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Red Dirt?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Red Dirt?
January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Red Dirt?
About 57.3 inches (1,456 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Red Dirt?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Red Dirt?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Red Dirt have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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