Thomas, LA
Unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana
Thomas is a small unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It is 10.8 miles SW of Franklinton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70438.
Thomas at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Washington Parish
- ZIP code
- 70438
- Nearest town
- Franklinton (10.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.9678, -90.0286
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 · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 62.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,588 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
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 TYLERTOWN 5ESE, MS US (USC00229048), adjusted for the elevation of Thomas.
Thomas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Thomas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:48 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 11 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 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
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 Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 28.3 miles W 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 an unincorporated community in Washington Parish, Louisiana, 10.8 miles SW of Franklinton.
What county is Thomas in?
Thomas is in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Thomas, LA?
The ZIP code for Thomas is 70438.
What is the nearest town to Thomas?
Franklinton, 10.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Thomas?
Yes. The closest is Osyka: I-55 at LA Stateline, 28.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Thomas?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°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 62.5 inches (1,588 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Thomas?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
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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