Sharp, LA
Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Sharp is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 6.4 miles E of Boyce, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71447.
Sharp at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71447
- Nearest town
- Boyce (6.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4033, -92.7781
Weather in Sharp now
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Sharp weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sharp.
This week in Sharp
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sharp
What is the weather usually like in Sharp?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,544 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sharp: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOYCE 3 WNW, LA US (USC00161232), adjusted for the elevation of Sharp.
Sharp weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sharp through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sharp?
Sharp has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Sharp is April–May and September–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 Sharp
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 17.8 miles SE of Sharp.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sharp.
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Questions about Sharp
Where is Sharp, LA?
Sharp is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 6.4 miles E of Boyce.
What county is Sharp in?
Sharp is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Sharp, LA?
The ZIP code for Sharp is 71447.
What is the nearest town to Sharp?
Boyce, 6.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sharp?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 17.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sharp?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sharp?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Sharp?
About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sharp?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sharp?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sharp have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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