Temple, LA
Unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana
Temple is a small unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.7 miles W of Simpson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71474.
Temple at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Vernon Parish
- ZIP code
- 71474
- Nearest town
- Simpson (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.2781, -92.9553
Weather in Temple now
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Temple weather by the hour
Temple weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Temple.
This week in Temple
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Temple
What is the weather usually like in Temple?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 58.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,495 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Temple: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT POLK FULLERTON LNDG STRIP, LA US (USW00053988), adjusted for the elevation of Temple.
Temple weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Temple through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:00 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:14 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:17 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:54 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Temple?
Temple has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 58.8 inches (1,495 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Temple 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 Temple
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 26.7 miles E of Temple.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Temple.
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Questions about Temple
Where is Temple, LA?
Temple is an unincorporated community in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, 3.7 miles W of Simpson.
What county is Temple in?
Temple is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Temple, LA?
The ZIP code for Temple is 71474.
What is the nearest town to Temple?
Simpson, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Temple?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 26.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Temple?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Temple?
January, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Temple?
About 58.8 inches (1,495 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Temple?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Temple?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Temple have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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