St. James, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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St. James weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of St. James.
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What is the weather usually like in St. James?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 63.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,610 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit St. James: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US (USC00162534), adjusted for the elevation of St. James.
St. James weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in St. James through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in St. James?
St. James 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 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit St. James is March–April and October–November. At 16 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in St. James
What is the hottest month in St. James?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in St. James?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in St. James?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in St. James?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit St. James?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does St. James have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in St. James in November?
Highs average 71°F and lows 49°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in St. James?
Around 6:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:08 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this St. James weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of St. James.
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