Sharkey, LA
Unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Sharkey is a small unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.1 miles N of Ponchatoula, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70454.
Sharkey at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- ZIP code
- 70454
- Nearest town
- Ponchatoula (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.3700, -90.4206
Weather in Sharkey now
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Sharkey weather by the hour
Sharkey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharkey.
This week in Sharkey
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharkey
What is the weather usually like in Sharkey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 38°F average low
- 64.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,630 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharkey: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAMMOND 5 E, LA US (USC00164030), adjusted for the elevation of Sharkey.
Sharkey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharkey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:31 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:26 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sharkey?
Sharkey 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 38°F (4°C).
It gets about 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Sharkey 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 Sharkey
The closest live webcam is Sharkey: I-55 at MM 19.1, 1.5 miles S of Sharkey.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sharkey.
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Questions about Sharkey
Where is Sharkey, LA?
Sharkey is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, 5.1 miles N of Ponchatoula.
What county is Sharkey in?
Sharkey is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Sharkey, LA?
The ZIP code for Sharkey is 70454.
What is the nearest town to Sharkey?
Ponchatoula, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharkey?
Yes. The closest is Sharkey: I-55 at MM 19.1, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharkey?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharkey?
January, with an average low of 38°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Sharkey?
About 64.2 inches (1,630 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Sharkey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sharkey?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharkey have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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