Swift, LA
Unincorporated community in Webster Parish, Louisiana
Swift is a small unincorporated community in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.4 miles NW of Heflin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71039.
Swift at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Webster Parish
- ZIP code
- 71039
- Nearest town
- Heflin (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.4464, -93.2536
Weather in Swift now
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Swift weather by the hour
Swift weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swift.
This week in Swift
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swift
What is the weather usually like in Swift?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 95°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 57.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,463 mm
- 0.4 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swift: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINDEN, LA US (USC00166244), adjusted for the elevation of Swift.
Swift weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swift through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:13 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:15 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Swift?
Swift has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Swift is March to May and 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 Swift
The closest live webcam is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 22.9 miles W of Swift.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Swift.
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Questions about Swift
Where is Swift, LA?
Swift is an unincorporated community in Webster Parish, Louisiana, 1.4 miles NW of Heflin.
What county is Swift in?
Swift is in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Swift, LA?
The ZIP code for Swift is 71039.
What is the nearest town to Swift?
Heflin, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swift?
Yes. The closest is Bossier City: I-20 at I-220 Off Ramp, 22.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swift?
August, with an average high of 95°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Swift?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Swift?
About 57.6 inches (1,463 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Swift?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swift?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swift have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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