The Rock, LA
Unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana
The Rock is a small unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.3 miles S of Colfax, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71417.
The Rock at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Grant Parish
- ZIP code
- 71417
- Nearest town
- Colfax (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.5508, -92.7131
Weather in The Rock now
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The Rock weather by the hour
The Rock weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Rock.
This week in The Rock
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Rock
What is the weather usually like in The Rock?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,544 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Rock: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOYCE 3 WNW, LA US (USC00161232), adjusted for the elevation of The Rock.
The Rock weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Rock through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:12 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in The Rock?
The Rock has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit The Rock 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 The Rock
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 21.5 miles SE of The Rock.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Rock.
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Questions about The Rock
Where is The Rock, LA?
The Rock is an unincorporated community in Grant Parish, Louisiana, 2.3 miles S of Colfax.
What county is The Rock in?
The Rock is in Grant Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of The Rock, LA?
The ZIP code for The Rock is 71417.
What is the nearest town to The Rock?
Colfax, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Rock?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: LA 28 at John Eskew, 21.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Rock?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in The Rock?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in The Rock?
About 60.8 inches (1,544 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in The Rock?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit The Rock?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Rock have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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