Ritchie, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Ritchie is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.9 miles NE of Eunice, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70535.
Ritchie at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- ZIP code
- 70535
- Nearest town
- Eunice (3.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.4514, -92.4667
Weather in Ritchie now
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Ritchie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ritchie.
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What is the weather usually like in Ritchie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,472 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ritchie: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EUNICE, LA US (USC00162981), adjusted for the elevation of Ritchie.
Ritchie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ritchie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ritchie?
Ritchie 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 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,472 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Ritchie 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 Ritchie
The closest live webcam is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 21.5 miles SE of Ritchie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ritchie.
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Questions about Ritchie
Where is Ritchie, LA?
Ritchie is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 3.9 miles NE of Eunice.
What county is Ritchie in?
Ritchie is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Ritchie, LA?
The ZIP code for Ritchie is 70535.
What is the nearest town to Ritchie?
Eunice, 3.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ritchie?
Yes. The closest is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 21.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ritchie?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Ritchie?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Ritchie?
About 57.9 inches (1,472 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Ritchie?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ritchie?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ritchie have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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