Slocum, LA
Unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Louisiana
Slocum is a small unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It is 12.1 miles NW of Monterey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71316.
Slocum at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Concordia Parish
- ZIP code
- 71316
- Nearest town
- Monterey (12.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.2828, -91.6386
Weather in Slocum now
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Slocum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slocum.
This week in Slocum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slocum
What is the weather usually like in Slocum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 59.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,513 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slocum: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JONESVILLE LOCKS, LA US (USC00164739), adjusted for the elevation of Slocum.
Slocum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slocum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Slocum?
Slocum has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Slocum 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 Slocum
The closest live webcam is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 23.0 miles NE of Slocum.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Slocum.
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Questions about Slocum
Where is Slocum, LA?
Slocum is an unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, 12.1 miles NW of Monterey.
What county is Slocum in?
Slocum is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Slocum, LA?
The ZIP code for Slocum is 71316.
What is the nearest town to Slocum?
Monterey, 12.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slocum?
Yes. The closest is Natchez: US 84 at MS River Bridge, 23.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slocum?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Slocum?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Slocum?
About 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Slocum?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Slocum?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slocum have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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