Saint Elmo, LA
Unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Saint Elmo is a small unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.4 miles W of Darrow, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70725.
Saint Elmo at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ascension Parish
- ZIP code
- 70725
- Nearest town
- Darrow (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.1197, -90.9606
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.
This week in Saint Elmo
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saint Elmo
What is the weather usually like in Saint Elmo?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 63.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,610 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
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 DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US (USC00162534), adjusted for the elevation of Saint Elmo.
Saint Elmo weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Saint Elmo through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:59 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:42 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 15 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 August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
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 Salsburg: LA 70 at LA 18, 2.9 miles SE of Saint Elmo.
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Questions about Saint Elmo
Where is Saint Elmo, LA?
Saint Elmo is an unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, 1.4 miles W of Darrow.
What county is Saint Elmo in?
Saint Elmo is in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Saint Elmo, LA?
The ZIP code for Saint Elmo is 70725.
What is the nearest town to Saint Elmo?
Darrow, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Saint Elmo?
Yes. The closest is Salsburg: LA 70 at LA 18, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Saint Elmo?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Saint Elmo?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Saint Elmo?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Saint Elmo?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
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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