Saint Elmo, LA

Unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana

Saint Elmo is a small unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.3 miles NE of Paulina, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70763.

Saint Elmo at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. James Parish
ZIP code
70763
Nearest town
Paulina (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0225, -90.7347

Weather in Saint Elmo now

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Saint Elmo weather by the hour

Saint Elmo weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Saint Elmo.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint Elmo

What is the weather usually like in Saint Elmo?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

38°53°68°82°97°62°43°Jan67°47°Feb72°52°Mar79°58°Apr85°66°May89°73°Jun92°75°Jul92°75°Aug88°71°Sep81°61°Oct71°51°Nov65°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.9"Jan4.4"Feb4.9"Mar5.5"Apr5.9"May8.6"Jun7.1"Jul5.7"Aug5.8"Sep4.1"Oct4.3"Nov5.0"Dec

Best time to visit Saint Elmo: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RESERVE, LA US (USC00167767), adjusted for the elevation of Saint Elmo.

Saint Elmo weather month by month

January
62° 43°F
5.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
67° 47°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 52°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 58°F
5.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 66°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 73°F
8.6 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
92° 75°F
7.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
92° 75°F
5.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 71°F
5.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 61°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 51°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
65° 46°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Saint Elmo through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:58 AM5:26 PM10 h 28 min
February6:41 AM5:52 PM11 h 11 min
March7:11 AM7:12 PM12 h 1 min
April6:34 AM7:31 PM12 h 56 min
May6:07 AM7:50 PM13 h 42 min
June6:00 AM8:06 PM14 h 6 min
July6:10 AM8:07 PM13 h 56 min
August6:29 AM7:45 PM13 h 16 min
September6:46 AM7:09 PM12 h 23 min
October7:03 AM6:33 PM11 h 29 min
November6:27 AM5:08 PM10 h 41 min
December6:50 AM5:06 PM10 h 16 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Saint Elmo?

Saint Elmo has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).

It gets about 67.2 inches (1,707 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo

The closest live webcam is Barmen: I-10 at US 61, 10.0 miles NW of Saint Elmo.

Barmen: I-10 at US 61Barmen · 10.0 mi NWOn Windy
Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125Helvetia · 10.2 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: LA 70 N of LA 3125Sorrento · 10.5 mi NWOn Windy
Union: LA 70 at LA 44Union · 11.3 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: LA 70 S of LA 22Sorrento · 12.1 mi NWOn Windy
Salsburg: LA 70 at LA 18Salsburg · 12.2 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling southbound on US 61)Sorrento · 12.7 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: LA 22 at LA 70Sorrento · 13.2 mi NWOn Windy
Sorrento: I-10 at LA 22Sorrento · 13.3 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saint Elmo.

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Questions about Saint Elmo

Where is Saint Elmo, LA?

Saint Elmo is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, 1.3 miles NE of Paulina.

What county is Saint Elmo in?

Saint Elmo is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Saint Elmo, LA?

The ZIP code for Saint Elmo is 70763.

What is the nearest town to Saint Elmo?

Paulina, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saint Elmo?

Yes. The closest is Barmen: I-10 at US 61, 10.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saint Elmo?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Saint Elmo?

January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Saint Elmo?

About 67.2 inches (1,707 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Saint Elmo?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Saint Elmo?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Saint Elmo have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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