Stephens, LA
Unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Stephens is a small unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.7 miles SE of Natchitoches, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71497.
Stephens at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Natchitoches Parish
- ZIP code
- 71497
- Nearest town
- Natchitoches (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.7686, -93.1500
Weather in Stephens now
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Stephens weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Stephens.
This week in Stephens
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Stephens
What is the weather usually like in Stephens?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 96°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 55.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,421 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Stephens: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATCHITOCHES, LA US (USC00166582), adjusted for the elevation of Stephens.
Stephens weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Stephens through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| July | 6:16 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Stephens?
Stephens has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 96°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 55.9 inches (1,421 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Stephens 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 Stephens
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 50.2 miles SE of Stephens.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Stephens.
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Questions about Stephens
Where is Stephens, LA?
Stephens is an unincorporated community in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, 3.7 miles SE of Natchitoches.
What county is Stephens in?
Stephens is in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Stephens, LA?
The ZIP code for Stephens is 71497.
What is the nearest town to Stephens?
Natchitoches, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Stephens?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 50.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Stephens?
August, with an average high of 96°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Stephens?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Stephens?
About 55.9 inches (1,421 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Stephens?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Stephens?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Stephens have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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