Somers, LA

Historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Somers is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 8.3 miles SE of Melville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71358.

Somers at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
St. Landry Parish
ZIP code
71358
Nearest town
Melville (8.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.8019, -91.8081

Weather in Somers now

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Somers weather by the hour

Somers weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Somers.

This week in Somers

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somers

What is the weather usually like in Somers?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

34°50°66°82°98°60°39°Jan64°43°Feb72°49°Mar79°56°Apr85°64°May91°70°Jun93°73°Jul93°72°Aug89°66°Sep81°56°Oct70°46°Nov62°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.8"Jan5.3"Feb4.7"Mar5.9"Apr5.0"May4.9"Jun4.1"Jul4.7"Aug4.5"Sep4.8"Oct5.4"Nov5.5"Dec

Best time to visit Somers: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUNKIE, LA US (USC00161287), adjusted for the elevation of Somers.

Somers weather month by month

January
60° 39°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 43°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
72° 49°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 56°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 64°F
5.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 70°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
93° 73°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
93° 72°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
89° 66°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
81° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 46°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
62° 41°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Somers through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM5:29 PM10 h 25 min
February6:46 AM5:56 PM11 h 9 min
March7:15 AM7:16 PM12 h 1 min
April6:37 AM7:36 PM12 h 58 min
May6:10 AM7:56 PM13 h 45 min
June6:02 AM8:13 PM14 h 10 min
July6:13 AM8:13 PM13 h 59 min
August6:32 AM7:50 PM13 h 18 min
September6:50 AM7:14 PM12 h 23 min
October7:08 AM6:37 PM11 h 28 min
November6:32 AM5:11 PM10 h 38 min
December6:56 AM5:08 PM10 h 12 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Somers?

Somers 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 39°F (4°C).

It gets about 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Somers 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 Somers

The closest live webcam is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 22.7 miles SE of Somers.

Livonia: US-190 at LA-411Livonia · 22.7 mi SEOn Windy
Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49)Opelousas · 24.3 mi SWOn Windy
Erwinville: US-190 at LA-413Erwinville · 30.2 mi SEOn Windy
Des Glaise: I-10 at Whiskey BayDes Glaise · 31.8 mi SOn Windy
Des Glaise: I-10 at MM 131.5Des Glaise · 32.2 mi SEOn Windy
Atchafalaya: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Atchafalaya · 32.2 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Somers.

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Questions about Somers

Where is Somers, LA?

Somers is a historical community (former settlement) in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 8.3 miles SE of Melville.

What county is Somers in?

Somers is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Somers, LA?

The ZIP code for Somers is 71358.

What is the nearest town to Somers?

Melville, 8.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Somers?

Yes. The closest is Livonia: US-190 at LA-411, 22.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Somers?

August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Somers?

January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).

How much does it rain in Somers?

About 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Somers?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Somers?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Somers have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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