Second Lake, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Second Lake is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.3 miles NE of Melville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71353.

Second Lake at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. Landry Parish
ZIP code
71353
Nearest town
Melville (3.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.6606, -91.7931

Weather in Second Lake now

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Second Lake weather by the hour

Second Lake weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Second Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Second Lake

What is the weather usually like in Second Lake?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

36°51°67°82°97°64°41°Jan67°45°Feb74°51°Mar79°57°Apr85°65°May90°70°Jun92°73°Jul92°72°Aug88°68°Sep81°58°Oct71°48°Nov65°43°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.5"Jan4.5"Feb3.8"Mar5.3"Apr5.7"May7.0"Jun4.4"Jul4.4"Aug5.1"Sep5.0"Oct5.0"Nov4.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND COTEAU, LA US (USC00163800), adjusted for the elevation of Second Lake.

Second Lake weather month by month

January
64° 41°F
6.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
67° 45°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
74° 51°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
79° 57°F
5.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 65°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 70°F
7.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
92° 73°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
92° 72°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
88° 68°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
81° 58°F
5.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 48°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
65° 43°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Second Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:03 AM5:29 PM10 h 25 min
February6:46 AM5:56 PM11 h 10 min
March7:15 AM7:16 PM12 h 1 min
April6:38 AM7:36 PM12 h 58 min
May6:10 AM7:56 PM13 h 45 min
June6:02 AM8:12 PM14 h 10 min
July6:13 AM8:12 PM13 h 58 min
August6:32 AM7:50 PM13 h 17 min
September6:50 AM7:14 PM12 h 23 min
October7:08 AM6:37 PM11 h 28 min
November6:32 AM5:11 PM10 h 38 min
December6:55 AM5:09 PM10 h 13 min

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

What is the weather like in Second Lake?

Second Lake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).

It gets about 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Second Lake 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 Second Lake

The closest live webcam is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 15.9 miles SE of Second Lake.

Livonia: US-190 at LA-411Livonia · 15.9 mi SEOn Windy
Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49)Opelousas · 18.7 mi SWOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Atchafalaya · 22.4 mi SOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 at Butte La RoseAtchafalaya · 22.4 mi SOn Windy
Des Glaise: I-10 at Whiskey BayDes Glaise · 22.5 mi SEOn Windy
Pelba: I-10 at MM 119.5Pelba · 22.8 mi SOn Windy
Des Glaise: I-10 at MM 131.5Des Glaise · 23.3 mi SEOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 23.3 mi SOn Windy
Henderson: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Henderson · 23.3 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Second Lake.

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Questions about Second Lake

Where is Second Lake, LA?

Second Lake is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 3.3 miles NE of Melville.

What county is Second Lake in?

Second Lake is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Second Lake, LA?

The ZIP code for Second Lake is 71353.

What is the nearest town to Second Lake?

Melville, 3.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Second Lake?

Yes. The closest is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 15.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Second Lake?

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

What is the coldest month in Second Lake?

January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Second Lake?

About 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Second Lake?

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

When is the best time to visit Second Lake?

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

What climate does Second Lake have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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