Samtown, LA
Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Samtown is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.5 miles NW of Alexandria, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71301.
Samtown at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71301
- Nearest town
- Alexandria (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.2717, -92.4364
Weather in Samtown now
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Samtown weather by the hour
Samtown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Samtown.
This week in Samtown
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Samtown
What is the weather usually like in Samtown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 57.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,460 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Samtown: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDRIA 5 SSE, LA US (USC00160103), adjusted for the elevation of Samtown.
Samtown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Samtown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Samtown?
Samtown 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 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Samtown 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 Samtown
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: US 71 at LEE St./Horseshoe Dr, 1.0 miles SW of Samtown.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Samtown.
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Questions about Samtown
Where is Samtown, LA?
Samtown is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 2.5 miles NW of Alexandria.
What county is Samtown in?
Samtown is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Samtown, LA?
The ZIP code for Samtown is 71301.
What is the nearest town to Samtown?
Alexandria, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Samtown?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: US 71 at LEE St./Horseshoe Dr, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Samtown?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Samtown?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Samtown?
About 57.5 inches (1,460 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Samtown?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Samtown?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Samtown have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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