Thomas, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Thomas is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.7 miles W of Ball, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71405.
Thomas at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71405
- Nearest town
- Ball (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.4092, -92.3475
Weather in Thomas now
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Thomas weather by the hour
Thomas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thomas.
This week in Thomas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thomas
What is the weather usually like in Thomas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 57.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,451 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Thomas: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDRIA ESLER RGNL AP, LA US (USW00013935), adjusted for the elevation of Thomas.
Thomas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thomas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Thomas?
Thomas has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 57.1 inches (1,451 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Thomas 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 Thomas
The closest live webcam is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 8.9 miles SW of Thomas.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thomas.
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Questions about Thomas
Where is Thomas, LA?
Thomas is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 3.7 miles W of Ball.
What county is Thomas in?
Thomas is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Thomas, LA?
The ZIP code for Thomas is 71405.
What is the nearest town to Thomas?
Ball, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thomas?
Yes. The closest is Alexandria: I-49 at US 165/71, 8.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thomas?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Thomas?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Thomas?
About 57.1 inches (1,451 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Thomas?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Thomas?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Thomas have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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