South Point, LA
Unincorporated community in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
South Point is a small unincorporated community in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It is 6.9 miles SW of New Orleans, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70129.
South Point at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Orleans Parish
- ZIP code
- 70129
- Nearest town
- New Orleans (6.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.1428, -89.8844
Weather in South Point now
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South Point weather by the hour
South Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Point.
This week in South Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Point
What is the weather usually like in South Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 47°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,527 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Point: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AP, LA US (USW00053917), adjusted for the elevation of South Point.
South Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:00 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:23 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:46 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in South Point?
South Point 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 47°F (8°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is October.
The best time to visit South Point 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 South Point
The closest live webcam is New Orleans: I-10 Twin Spans at Southshore, 1.9 miles NE of South Point.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Point.
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- Michoud8.2 mi S
- Idlewood subdivision8.8 mi SW
- Pike Fort8.9 mi E
- Coin Du Lestin subdivision8.9 mi N
- Yester Oaks subdivision9.1 mi NE
- Yester Oaks subdivision9.1 mi NE
- Westchester Estates subdivision9.4 mi NE
- Ozone Acres subdivision9.7 mi N
- Christi Ann Lea subdivision9.7 mi N
- Windsor Place subdivision9.7 mi NE
Questions about South Point
Where is South Point, LA?
South Point is an unincorporated community in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 6.9 miles SW of New Orleans.
What county is South Point in?
South Point is in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of South Point, LA?
The ZIP code for South Point is 70129.
What is the nearest town to South Point?
New Orleans, 6.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Point?
Yes. The closest is New Orleans: I-10 Twin Spans at Southshore, 1.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Point?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in South Point?
January, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).
How much does it rain in South Point?
About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in South Point?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Point?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Point have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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