Sheridan, LA
Unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Sheridan is a small unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.6 miles W of Franklinton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70438.
Sheridan at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Washington Parish
- ZIP code
- 70438
- Nearest town
- Franklinton (8.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.8683, -90.0031
Weather in Sheridan now
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Sheridan weather by the hour
Sheridan weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheridan.
This week in Sheridan
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheridan
What is the weather usually like in Sheridan?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 63.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,623 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sheridan: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOGALUSA, LA US (USC00160945), adjusted for the elevation of Sheridan.
Sheridan weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sheridan through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 12 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Sheridan?
Sheridan has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 63.9 inches (1,623 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Sheridan 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 Sheridan
The closest live webcam is Claiborne Hill: US 190 (This camera is located in the median of US 190), 29.8 miles S of Sheridan.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheridan.
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Questions about Sheridan
Where is Sheridan, LA?
Sheridan is an unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana, 8.6 miles W of Franklinton.
What county is Sheridan in?
Sheridan is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Sheridan, LA?
The ZIP code for Sheridan is 70438.
What is the nearest town to Sheridan?
Franklinton, 8.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sheridan?
Yes. The closest is Claiborne Hill: US 190 (This camera is located in the median of US 190), 29.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sheridan?
July, with an average high of 92°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Sheridan?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Sheridan?
About 63.9 inches (1,623 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Sheridan?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sheridan?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sheridan have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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