Stella, LA

Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Stella is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.9 miles W of New Orleans Station, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70056.

Stella at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Plaquemines Parish
ZIP code
70056
Nearest town
New Orleans Station (1.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.8192, -89.9958

Weather in Stella now

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Stella weather by the hour

Stella weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stella

What is the weather usually like in Stella?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

38°52°67°81°95°62°43°Jan66°46°Feb71°52°Mar77°58°Apr84°65°May89°71°Jun90°73°Jul90°73°Aug87°70°Sep80°60°Oct71°49°Nov64°45°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan3.9"Feb4.6"Mar5.2"Apr5.4"May6.9"Jun8.1"Jul6.1"Aug6.8"Sep3.6"Oct3.9"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW ORLEANS ALVIN CALLENDER FL, LA US (USW00012958), adjusted for the elevation of Stella.

Stella weather month by month

January
62° 43°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
66° 46°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 52°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
77° 58°F
5.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 65°F
5.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 71°F
6.9 in of rain · 10 wet days
July
90° 73°F
8.1 in of rain · 11 wet days
August
90° 73°F
6.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
September
87° 70°F
6.8 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
80° 60°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 49°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
64° 45°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Stella through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:54 AM5:24 PM10 h 29 min
February6:37 AM5:50 PM11 h 12 min
March7:08 AM7:09 PM12 h 1 min
April6:31 AM7:28 PM12 h 56 min
May6:05 AM7:47 PM13 h 41 min
June5:57 AM8:03 PM14 h 5 min
July6:08 AM8:03 PM13 h 55 min
August6:26 AM7:42 PM13 h 15 min
September6:43 AM7:06 PM12 h 23 min
October7:00 AM6:30 PM11 h 29 min
November6:23 AM5:05 PM10 h 41 min
December6:46 AM5:03 PM10 h 17 min

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

What is the weather like in Stella?

Stella has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).

It gets about 63.8 inches (1,620 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.

The best time to visit Stella 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 Stella

The closest live webcam is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 7.2 miles NW of Stella.

Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at NewtonGretna · 7.2 mi NWOn Windy
Gretna: US 90B at Lafayette Street DMSGretna · 7.2 mi NWOn Windy
Harvey: US 90B at 2nd Aveunknown · 7.5 mi NWOn Windy
McDonoghville: US 90B at Terry ParkwayMcDonoghville · 7.8 mi NOn Windy
New Orleans: HOV Ramp at General Degualle ExitNew Orleans · 8.0 mi NOn Windy
New Orleans: US 90B at LA 428New Orleans · 8.2 mi NOn Windy
Marrero: US 90B at Avenue Kunknown · 8.4 mi NWOn Windy
Gretna: US 90B at Eastbank CCC BridgeGretna · 9.1 mi NWOn Windy
New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90B Eastbank HOV Ramp - MagnoliaNew Orleans · 10.4 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Stella

Where is Stella, LA?

Stella is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 1.9 miles W of New Orleans Station.

What county is Stella in?

Stella is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Stella, LA?

The ZIP code for Stella is 70056.

What is the nearest town to Stella?

New Orleans Station, 1.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Stella?

Yes. The closest is Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at Newton, 7.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Stella?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Stella?

January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Stella?

About 63.8 inches (1,620 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Stella?

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

When is the best time to visit Stella?

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

What climate does Stella have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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