Saranac, LA

Unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana

Saranac is a small unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.0 miles NE of Newellton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71366.

Saranac at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Tensas Parish
ZIP code
71366
Nearest town
Newellton (8.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.0092, -91.3528

Weather in Saranac now

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Saranac weather by the hour

Saranac weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Saranac

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Saranac

What is the weather usually like in Saranac?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°47°64°81°98°59°35°Jan63°39°Feb70°46°Mar78°53°Apr85°62°May91°69°Jun93°71°Jul93°70°Aug89°64°Sep80°53°Oct70°43°Nov61°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.3"Jan5.5"Feb5.7"Mar4.9"Apr4.4"May4.2"Jun4.7"Jul4.4"Aug3.6"Sep3.8"Oct5.4"Nov5.6"Dec

Best time to visit Saranac: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JOSEPH 3 N, LA US (USC00168163), adjusted for the elevation of Saranac.

Saranac weather month by month

January
59° 35°F
6.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
63° 39°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
70° 46°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 53°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 62°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 69°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 71°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
93° 70°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
89° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
80° 53°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 43°F
5.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
61° 38°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Saranac through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:25 PM10 h 20 min
February6:45 AM5:53 PM11 h 7 min
March7:13 AM7:14 PM12 h 0 min
April6:34 AM7:35 PM13 h 1 min
May6:06 AM7:57 PM13 h 50 min
June5:57 AM8:14 PM14 h 16 min
July6:08 AM8:14 PM14 h 5 min
August6:28 AM7:50 PM13 h 21 min
September6:48 AM7:12 PM12 h 24 min
October7:07 AM6:34 PM11 h 26 min
November6:33 AM5:07 PM10 h 33 min
December6:57 AM5:04 PM10 h 6 min

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

What is the weather like in Saranac?

Saranac 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 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Saranac is April–May 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 Saranac

The closest live webcam is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 30.2 miles S of Saranac.

Washington: US 61 at US 84Washington · 30.2 mi SOn Windy
Natchez: US 84 at MS River BridgeNatchez · 31.3 mi SOn Windy
Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh StationDelta · 32.6 mi NEOn Windy
Vicksburg: I-20 at MS River BridgeVicksburg · 33.6 mi NEOn Windy
Vicksburg: I-20 to Indiana AveVicksburg · 37.0 mi NEOn Windy
Richwood: US 165 atRichwood · 52.5 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Saranac.

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Questions about Saranac

Where is Saranac, LA?

Saranac is an unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, 8.0 miles NE of Newellton.

What county is Saranac in?

Saranac is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Saranac, LA?

The ZIP code for Saranac is 71366.

What is the nearest town to Saranac?

Newellton, 8.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Saranac?

Yes. The closest is Washington: US 61 at US 84, 30.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Saranac?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Saranac?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Saranac?

About 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Saranac?

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

When is the best time to visit Saranac?

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

What climate does Saranac have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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