Sparta, LA

Unincorporated community in Bienville Parish, Louisiana

Sparta is a small unincorporated community in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It is 6.1 miles E of Bienville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71045.

Sparta at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Bienville Parish
ZIP code
71045
Nearest town
Bienville (6.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.3672, -93.0794

Weather in Sparta now

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Sparta weather by the hour

Sparta weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sparta

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sparta

What is the weather usually like in Sparta?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°48°65°81°98°58°36°Jan61°39°Feb70°46°Mar77°53°Apr84°61°May90°69°Jun93°72°Jul93°71°Aug89°65°Sep78°53°Oct67°43°Nov59°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.2"Jan5.6"Feb5.5"Mar5.9"Apr5.2"May5.4"Jun4.2"Jul3.6"Aug3.7"Sep4.8"Oct4.6"Nov6.1"Dec

Best time to visit Sparta: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BIENVILLE 3 NE, LA US (USC00160800), adjusted for the elevation of Sparta.

Sparta weather month by month

January
58° 36°F
6.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
61° 39°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
March
70° 46°F
5.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
77° 53°F
5.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 61°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
90° 69°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
93° 72°F
4.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
93° 71°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 65°F
3.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
78° 53°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 43°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 37°F
6.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sparta through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:12 AM5:31 PM10 h 18 min
February6:53 AM5:59 PM11 h 6 min
March7:20 AM7:21 PM12 h 0 min
April6:41 AM7:43 PM13 h 1 min
May6:12 AM8:04 PM13 h 52 min
June6:03 AM8:22 PM14 h 18 min
July6:14 AM8:21 PM14 h 6 min
August6:35 AM7:58 PM13 h 22 min
September6:55 AM7:19 PM12 h 24 min
October7:15 AM6:41 PM11 h 25 min
November6:40 AM5:13 PM10 h 32 min
December7:04 AM5:10 PM10 h 5 min

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

What is the weather like in Sparta?

Sparta 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 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Sparta is March to May and October. 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 Sparta

The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 34.3 miles W of Sparta.

Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off RampBossier City · 34.3 mi WOn Windy
Bossier City: I-220 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-220)Bossier City · 34.6 mi WOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-20)Bossier City · 36.5 mi WOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 at Industrial DriveBossier City · 36.5 mi WOn Windy
Bossier City: I-220 at Swan LakeBossier City · 37.3 mi WOn Windy
Bossier City: I-20 at Airline DriveBossier City · 37.8 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sparta

Where is Sparta, LA?

Sparta is an unincorporated community in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, 6.1 miles E of Bienville.

What county is Sparta in?

Sparta is in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Sparta, LA?

The ZIP code for Sparta is 71045.

What is the nearest town to Sparta?

Bienville, 6.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sparta?

Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 34.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sparta?

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

What is the coldest month in Sparta?

January, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Sparta?

About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.

Does it snow in Sparta?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sparta?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sparta have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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