Swayze Lake, LA
Unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Swayze Lake is a small unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It is 5.8 miles NE of Melville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71353.
Swayze Lake at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. Landry Parish
- ZIP code
- 71353
- Nearest town
- Melville (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.6400, -91.8267
Weather in Swayze Lake now
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Swayze Lake weather by the hour
Swayze Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swayze Lake.
This week in Swayze Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swayze Lake
What is the weather usually like in Swayze Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 61.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,565 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swayze Lake: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND COTEAU, LA US (USC00163800), adjusted for the elevation of Swayze Lake.
Swayze Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swayze Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Swayze Lake?
Swayze Lake has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Swayze Lake 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 Swayze Lake
The closest live webcam is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 16.2 miles SW of Swayze Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swayze Lake.
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Questions about Swayze Lake
Where is Swayze Lake, LA?
Swayze Lake is an unincorporated community in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, 5.8 miles NE of Melville.
What county is Swayze Lake in?
Swayze Lake is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Swayze Lake, LA?
The ZIP code for Swayze Lake is 71353.
What is the nearest town to Swayze Lake?
Melville, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swayze Lake?
Yes. The closest is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 16.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swayze Lake?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Swayze Lake?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Swayze Lake?
About 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Swayze Lake?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Swayze Lake?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swayze Lake have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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