Sunshine Heights, LA

Unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Sunshine Heights is a small unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.3 miles NW of Claiborne, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71291.

Sunshine Heights at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Ouachita Parish
ZIP code
71291
Nearest town
Claiborne (1.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.5306, -92.1775

Weather in Sunshine Heights now

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Sunshine Heights weather by the hour

Sunshine Heights weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sunshine Heights

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunshine Heights

What is the weather usually like in Sunshine Heights?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°49°66°82°99°57°37°Jan61°40°Feb69°47°Mar77°54°Apr84°63°May91°70°Jun93°73°Jul94°71°Aug89°65°Sep79°54°Oct67°44°Nov59°39°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan4.6"Feb5.2"Mar5.8"Apr4.4"May4.4"Jun3.9"Jul3.6"Aug3.6"Sep4.9"Oct4.2"Nov5.2"Dec

Best time to visit Sunshine Heights: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONROE RGNL AP, LA US (USW00013942), adjusted for the elevation of Sunshine Heights.

Sunshine Heights weather month by month

January
57° 37°F
5.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
61° 40°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
69° 47°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
77° 54°F
5.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
84° 63°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 70°F
4.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
93° 73°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 71°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
89° 65°F
3.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
79° 54°F
4.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
67° 44°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
59° 39°F
5.2 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Sunshine Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:09 AM5:27 PM10 h 18 min
February6:49 AM5:55 PM11 h 5 min
March7:17 AM7:17 PM12 h 0 min
April6:37 AM7:39 PM13 h 2 min
May6:08 AM8:01 PM13 h 52 min
June5:59 AM8:19 PM14 h 19 min
July6:10 AM8:18 PM14 h 7 min
August6:31 AM7:54 PM13 h 23 min
September6:51 AM7:16 PM12 h 24 min
October7:11 AM6:37 PM11 h 25 min
November6:37 AM5:09 PM10 h 32 min
December7:01 AM5:06 PM10 h 4 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunshine Heights?

Sunshine Heights has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Sunshine Heights is April–May and September–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 Sunshine Heights

The closest live webcam is West Monroe: I-20 at Well Rd, 1.6 miles SW of Sunshine Heights.

West Monroe: I-20 at Well RdWest Monroe · 1.6 mi SWOn Windy
West Monroe: I-20 at Thomas RdWest Monroe · 2.0 mi SEOn Windy
West Monroe: I-20 at Stella StWest Monroe · 3.2 mi SEOn Windy
West Monroe: US 80 at CypressWest Monroe · 3.4 mi SEOn Windy
West Monroe: I-20 at 5th StWest Monroe · 4.0 mi SEOn Windy
Monroe: I-20 at Jackson StMonroe · 4.4 mi SEOn Windy
Monroe: I-20 at LA 15Monroe · 4.5 mi SEOn Windy
Monroe: I-20 at Texas AveMonroe · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Monroe: US 165 at Ferrand StreetMonroe · 5.6 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunshine Heights.

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Questions about Sunshine Heights

Where is Sunshine Heights, LA?

Sunshine Heights is an unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, 1.3 miles NW of Claiborne.

What county is Sunshine Heights in?

Sunshine Heights is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Sunshine Heights, LA?

The ZIP code for Sunshine Heights is 71291.

What is the nearest town to Sunshine Heights?

Claiborne, 1.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunshine Heights?

Yes. The closest is West Monroe: I-20 at Well Rd, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunshine Heights?

August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunshine Heights?

January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Sunshine Heights?

About 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Sunshine Heights?

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

When is the best time to visit Sunshine Heights?

April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sunshine Heights have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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