Spanish Fort, LA

Unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Spanish Fort is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.9 miles W of Metairie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70148.

Spanish Fort at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Jefferson Parish
ZIP code
70148
Nearest town
Metairie (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0208, -90.0825

Weather in Spanish Fort now

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Spanish Fort weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Spanish Fort

What is the weather usually like in Spanish Fort?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

42°56°69°83°96°61°47°Jan65°51°Feb71°57°Mar78°63°Apr85°71°May89°76°Jun91°78°Jul91°79°Aug87°76°Sep79°67°Oct70°56°Nov63°49°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.3"Jan4.1"Feb4.6"Mar5.9"Apr4.9"May6.0"Jun6.3"Jul6.5"Aug4.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.6"Nov4.6"Dec

Best time to visit Spanish Fort: 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 Spanish Fort.

Spanish Fort weather month by month

January
61° 47°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
65° 51°F
4.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 57°F
4.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
78° 63°F
5.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
85° 71°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
89° 76°F
6.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
91° 78°F
6.3 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
91° 79°F
6.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
87° 76°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
79° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 56°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
63° 49°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Spanish Fort through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:55 AM5:24 PM10 h 28 min
February6:38 AM5:50 PM11 h 11 min
March7:08 AM7:09 PM12 h 1 min
April6:31 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 56 min
August6:26 AM7:42 PM13 h 16 min
September6:43 AM7:07 PM12 h 23 min
October7:01 AM6:30 PM11 h 29 min
November6:24 AM5:05 PM10 h 41 min
December6:47 AM5:03 PM10 h 16 min

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

What is the weather like in Spanish Fort?

Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort 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 Spanish Fort

The closest live webcam is New Orleans: Faubourg St. John: I-610 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-610), 2.0 miles S of Spanish Fort.

New Orleans: Faubourg St. John: I-610 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-610)New Orleans · 2.0 mi SOn Windy
New OrleansNew Orleans · 2.2 mi WOn Windy
New Orleans: I-610 (This camera is located in the median of I-610)New Orleans · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
New Orleans: I-610 (This camera is located in the median of I-610)New Orleans · 2.3 mi SEOn Windy
New Orleans: I-610 at West EndNew Orleans · 2.7 mi SWOn Windy
New Orleans: I-10/I-610 at Franklin AveNew Orleans · 2.8 mi SEOn Windy
Metairie: I-10 at Bonnabelunknown · 4.0 mi SWOn Windy
Metairie: I-10 at Causeway Blvdunknown · 4.6 mi WOn Windy
Metairie: I-10 at Causewayunknown · 4.7 mi WOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Spanish Fort.

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Questions about Spanish Fort

Where is Spanish Fort, LA?

Spanish Fort is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 5.9 miles W of Metairie.

What county is Spanish Fort in?

Spanish Fort is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Spanish Fort, LA?

The ZIP code for Spanish Fort is 70148.

What is the nearest town to Spanish Fort?

Metairie, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Spanish Fort?

Yes. The closest is New Orleans: Faubourg St. John: I-610 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-610), 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Spanish Fort?

August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Spanish Fort?

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

How much does it rain in Spanish Fort?

About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.

Does it snow in Spanish Fort?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Spanish Fort?

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

What climate does Spanish Fort have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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