Somerset, LA
Unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Somerset is a small unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.2 miles S of Newellton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71357.
Somerset at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Tensas Parish
- ZIP code
- 71357
- Nearest town
- Newellton (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1761, -91.2339
Weather in Somerset now
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Somerset weather by the hour
Somerset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Somerset.
This week in Somerset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somerset
What is the weather usually like in Somerset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 58.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,479 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Somerset: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JOSEPH 3 N, LA US (USC00168163), adjusted for the elevation of Somerset.
Somerset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Somerset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:13 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Somerset?
Somerset 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Somerset is April–May 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 Somerset
The closest live webcam is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 20.1 miles NE of Somerset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Somerset.
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Questions about Somerset
Where is Somerset, LA?
Somerset is an unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, 7.2 miles S of Newellton.
What county is Somerset in?
Somerset is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Somerset, LA?
The ZIP code for Somerset is 71357.
What is the nearest town to Somerset?
Newellton, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Somerset?
Yes. The closest is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 20.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Somerset?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Somerset?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Somerset?
About 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Somerset?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Somerset?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Somerset have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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