Socola, LA
Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
Socola is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.4 miles SE of Port Sulphur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70082.
Socola at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- ZIP code
- 70082
- Nearest town
- Port Sulphur (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.5333, -89.7594
Weather in Socola now
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Socola weather by the hour
Socola weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Socola.
This week in Socola
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Socola
What is the weather usually like in Socola?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 46°F average low
- 63.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,624 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Socola: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU CITRUS RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165624), adjusted for the elevation of Socola.
Socola weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Socola through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:36 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 6:42 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| December | 6:45 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Socola?
Socola has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).
It gets about 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.
The best time to visit Socola 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 Socola
The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 31.5 miles NW of Socola.
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Questions about Socola
Where is Socola, LA?
Socola is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 2.4 miles SE of Port Sulphur.
What county is Socola in?
Socola is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Socola, LA?
The ZIP code for Socola is 70082.
What is the nearest town to Socola?
Port Sulphur, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Socola?
Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 31.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Socola?
August, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Socola?
January, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in Socola?
About 63.9 inches (1,624 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Socola?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Socola?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Socola have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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