Richland, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Richland is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.9 miles SE of Echo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71302.
Richland at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71302
- Nearest town
- Echo (5.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1661, -92.3144
Weather in Richland now
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Richland weather by the hour
Richland weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richland.
This week in Richland
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richland
What is the weather usually like in Richland?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,525 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richland: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU DEAN LEE RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165630), adjusted for the elevation of Richland.
Richland weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richland through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Richland?
Richland has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Richland is March to May and 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 Richland
The closest live webcam is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 8.7 miles NW of Richland.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richland.
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Questions about Richland
Where is Richland, LA?
Richland is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 5.9 miles SE of Echo.
What county is Richland in?
Richland is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Richland, LA?
The ZIP code for Richland is 71302.
What is the nearest town to Richland?
Echo, 5.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richland?
Yes. The closest is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 8.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richland?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Richland?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Richland?
About 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Richland?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Richland?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richland have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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