Southport, LA

Unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Southport is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It is 0.8 miles W of Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70121.

Southport at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Jefferson Parish
ZIP code
70121
Nearest town
Jefferson (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.9622, -90.1428

Weather in Southport now

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Southport weather by the hour

Southport weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Southport

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southport

What is the weather usually like in Southport?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

42°56°71°85°99°64°47°Jan68°51°Feb74°56°Mar81°62°Apr88°69°May92°75°Jun94°77°Jul94°77°Aug90°74°Sep83°65°Oct73°55°Nov66°49°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.9"Jan4.1"Feb4.6"Mar5.0"Apr5.4"May7.4"Jun8.8"Jul6.8"Aug5.7"Sep3.6"Oct3.8"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ORLEANS AUDUBON, LA US (USW00012930), adjusted for the elevation of Southport.

Southport weather month by month

January
64° 47°F
4.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
68° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
March
74° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
81° 62°F
5.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
88° 69°F
5.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
92° 75°F
7.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
94° 77°F
8.8 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
94° 77°F
6.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
90° 74°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
83° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
73° 55°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
66° 49°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Southport through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:24 PM10 h 28 min
February6:38 AM5:50 PM11 h 11 min
March7:08 AM7:10 PM12 h 1 min
April6:32 AM7:28 PM12 h 56 min
May6:05 AM7:48 PM13 h 42 min
June5:57 AM8:04 PM14 h 6 min
July6:08 AM8:04 PM13 h 55 min
August6:27 AM7:43 PM13 h 16 min
September6:44 AM7:07 PM12 h 23 min
October7:01 AM6:31 PM11 h 29 min
November6:24 AM5:05 PM10 h 41 min
December6:47 AM5:04 PM10 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Southport?

Southport has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 47°F (8°C).

It gets about 64.6 inches (1,641 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Southport 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 Southport

The closest live webcam is Metairie: I-10 at Bonnabel, 2.4 miles N of Southport.

Metairie: I-10 at Bonnabelunknown · 2.4 mi NOn Windy
Metairie: I-10 at Causeway Blvdunknown · 2.5 mi NOn Windy
Metairie: I-10 at Causewayunknown · 2.5 mi NOn Windy
New Orleans: I-610 at West EndNew Orleans · 2.8 mi NEOn Windy
New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90 at Claiborne RampNew Orleans · 3.5 mi EOn Windy
Pontchartrain Gardens: I-10 at ClearviewPontchartrain Gardens · 3.5 mi NWOn Windy
New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90B Eastbank HOV Ramp - MagnoliaNew Orleans · 3.7 mi EOn Windy
New Orleans: Faubourg St. John: I-610 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-610)New Orleans · 4.5 mi NEOn Windy
New OrleansNew Orleans · 4.6 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Southport

Where is Southport, LA?

Southport is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 0.8 miles W of Jefferson.

What county is Southport in?

Southport is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Southport, LA?

The ZIP code for Southport is 70121.

What is the nearest town to Southport?

Jefferson, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Southport?

Yes. The closest is Metairie: I-10 at Bonnabel, 2.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Southport?

July, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Southport?

January, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).

How much does it rain in Southport?

About 64.6 inches (1,641 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Southport?

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

When is the best time to visit Southport?

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

What climate does Southport have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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