Skidder, LA
Unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Skidder is a small unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.5 miles W of Ashland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71002.
Skidder at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- ZIP code
- 71002
- Nearest town
- Ashland (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1006, -93.0569
Weather in Skidder now
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Skidder weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skidder.
This week in Skidder
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skidder
What is the weather usually like in Skidder?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 56.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,440 mm
- 0.5 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skidder: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ASHLAND, LA US (USC00160349), adjusted for the elevation of Skidder.
Skidder weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skidder through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 7:04 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Skidder?
Skidder 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 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Skidder is March to May and 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 Skidder
The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 45.2 miles NW of Skidder.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Skidder.
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Questions about Skidder
Where is Skidder, LA?
Skidder is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, 3.5 miles W of Ashland.
What county is Skidder in?
Skidder is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Skidder, LA?
The ZIP code for Skidder is 71002.
What is the nearest town to Skidder?
Ashland, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skidder?
Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 45.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skidder?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Skidder?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Skidder?
About 56.7 inches (1,440 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Skidder?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skidder?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skidder have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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