Tensas Bluff, LA
Unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Bluff is a small unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It is 11.5 miles SE of Newellton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71357.
Tensas Bluff at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Tensas Parish
- ZIP code
- 71357
- Nearest town
- Newellton (11.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.1617, -91.4056
Weather in Tensas Bluff now
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Tensas Bluff weather by the hour
Tensas Bluff weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tensas Bluff.
This week in Tensas Bluff
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tensas Bluff
What is the weather usually like in Tensas Bluff?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 58.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,479 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tensas Bluff: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST JOSEPH 3 N, LA US (USC00168163), adjusted for the elevation of Tensas Bluff.
Tensas Bluff weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tensas Bluff through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 1 min |
| May | 6:06 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Tensas Bluff?
Tensas Bluff 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 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Tensas Bluff is April–May 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 Tensas Bluff
The closest live webcam is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 29.6 miles NE of Tensas Bluff.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tensas Bluff.
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Other communities near Tensas Bluff
- Tensas Bluff Landing0.2 mi N
- Wildcat3.0 mi SE
- Remolina Landing3.6 mi S
- Remolina Landing3.6 mi S
- Pecan Landing4.1 mi S
- Glade Bayou Landing4.1 mi S
- Westwood5.3 mi E
- Dearborn7.6 mi E
- Lorelein9.8 mi SW
- Swampers9.9 mi W
- Somerset10.1 mi E
- Talbot Landing10.4 mi SW
- Stones Landing10.8 mi SW
- Saranac11.0 mi S
- Saranac11.0 mi S
Questions about Tensas Bluff
Where is Tensas Bluff, LA?
Tensas Bluff is an unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, 11.5 miles SE of Newellton.
What county is Tensas Bluff in?
Tensas Bluff is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Tensas Bluff, LA?
The ZIP code for Tensas Bluff is 71357.
What is the nearest town to Tensas Bluff?
Newellton, 11.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tensas Bluff?
Yes. The closest is Delta: I-20 at LA Weigh Station, 29.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tensas Bluff?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Tensas Bluff?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Tensas Bluff?
About 58.2 inches (1,479 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Tensas Bluff?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tensas Bluff?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tensas Bluff have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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