Rita, LA
Unincorporated community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Rita is a small unincorporated community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It is 0.3 miles SE of Lockport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70375.
Rita at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- ZIP code
- 70375
- Nearest town
- Lockport (0.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.6478, -90.5339
Weather in Rita now
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Rita weather by the hour
Rita weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rita.
This week in Rita
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rita
What is the weather usually like in Rita?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 44°F average low
- 71.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,807 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rita: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station THIBODAUX 4 SE, LA US (USC00169013), adjusted for the elevation of Rita.
Rita weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rita through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 6:48 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rita?
Rita 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 44°F (7°C).
It gets about 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Rita 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 Rita
The closest live webcam is Mechanicville: LA 659 at LA 3087, 9.4 miles SW of Rita.
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Questions about Rita
Where is Rita, LA?
Rita is an unincorporated community in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, 0.3 miles SE of Lockport.
What county is Rita in?
Rita is in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Rita, LA?
The ZIP code for Rita is 70375.
What is the nearest town to Rita?
Lockport, 0.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rita?
Yes. The closest is Mechanicville: LA 659 at LA 3087, 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rita?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rita?
January, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Rita?
About 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rita?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rita?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rita have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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