Smithfield, LA
Unincorporated community in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Smithfield is a small unincorporated community in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.6 miles W of Erwinville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70729.
Smithfield at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- ZIP code
- 70729
- Nearest town
- Erwinville (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.5453, -91.2944
Weather in Smithfield now
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Smithfield weather by the hour
Smithfield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Smithfield.
This week in Smithfield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Smithfield
What is the weather usually like in Smithfield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 61.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,573 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Smithfield: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BATON ROUGE RYAN AP, LA US (USW00013970), adjusted for the elevation of Smithfield.
Smithfield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Smithfield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:35 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:30 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Smithfield?
Smithfield 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 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 61.9 inches (1,573 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Smithfield 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 Smithfield
The closest live webcam is Lida Grove: US 190 at LA 415, 4.3 miles SE of Smithfield.
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Questions about Smithfield
Where is Smithfield, LA?
Smithfield is an unincorporated community in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 5.6 miles W of Erwinville.
What county is Smithfield in?
Smithfield is in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Smithfield, LA?
The ZIP code for Smithfield is 70729.
What is the nearest town to Smithfield?
Erwinville, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Smithfield?
Yes. The closest is Lida Grove: US 190 at LA 415, 4.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Smithfield?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Smithfield?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Smithfield?
About 61.9 inches (1,573 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Smithfield?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Smithfield?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Smithfield have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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