Thornwell, LA

Unincorporated community in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

Thornwell is a small unincorporated community in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.3 miles E of Lake Arthur, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70549.

Thornwell at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Jefferson Davis Parish
ZIP code
70549
Nearest town
Lake Arthur (7.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.0983, -92.7972

Weather in Thornwell now

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Thornwell weather by the hour

Thornwell weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Thornwell.

This week in Thornwell

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thornwell

What is the weather usually like in Thornwell?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

39°54°68°83°97°61°44°Jan66°47°Feb72°53°Mar78°60°Apr83°68°May90°73°Jun91°75°Jul92°74°Aug89°70°Sep81°60°Oct71°51°Nov63°45°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.6"Jan4.2"Feb3.1"Mar4.8"Apr4.6"May6.2"Jun5.0"Jul6.1"Aug5.9"Sep4.5"Oct5.3"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Thornwell: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE ARTHUR 7 SW, LA US (USC00165065), adjusted for the elevation of Thornwell.

Thornwell weather month by month

January
61° 44°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
February
66° 47°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
72° 53°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
78° 60°F
4.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
83° 68°F
4.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
90° 73°F
6.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
91° 75°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
92° 74°F
6.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
89° 70°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
81° 60°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 51°F
5.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
63° 45°F
4.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thornwell through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:34 PM10 h 28 min
February6:49 AM6:01 PM11 h 11 min
March7:19 AM7:20 PM12 h 1 min
April6:42 AM7:39 PM12 h 57 min
May6:16 AM7:59 PM13 h 43 min
June6:08 AM8:15 PM14 h 7 min
July6:19 AM8:15 PM13 h 56 min
August6:37 AM7:53 PM13 h 16 min
September6:54 AM7:17 PM12 h 23 min
October7:12 AM6:41 PM11 h 29 min
November6:35 AM5:16 PM10 h 40 min
December6:58 AM5:14 PM10 h 15 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Thornwell?

Thornwell 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 44°F (6°C).

It gets about 59.9 inches (1,522 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Thornwell is March to May and 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 Thornwell

The closest live webcam is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 15.2 miles NW of Thornwell.

Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Iowa · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy
LaPlace: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)unknown · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 at US 165Iowa · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 @ N. Thompson Ave. DMSIowa · 17.5 mi NWOn Windy
Lake Charles: I-210 at Kayouche Coulee BridgeLake Charles · 23.5 mi WOn Windy
Lake Charles: I-210 at Hwy 14Lake Charles · 23.9 mi WOn Windy
Lake Charles: I-210 at Broad StreetLake Charles · 23.9 mi WOn Windy
Hipple: I-210 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling westbound on I-210)Hipple · 24.0 mi NWOn Windy
Goosport: I-10 at I-210 EastGoosport · 24.1 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Thornwell.

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Questions about Thornwell

Where is Thornwell, LA?

Thornwell is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, 7.3 miles E of Lake Arthur.

What county is Thornwell in?

Thornwell is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Thornwell, LA?

The ZIP code for Thornwell is 70549.

What is the nearest town to Thornwell?

Lake Arthur, 7.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Thornwell?

Yes. The closest is Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10), 15.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Thornwell?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Thornwell?

January, with an average low of 44°F (6°C).

How much does it rain in Thornwell?

About 59.9 inches (1,522 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Thornwell?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Thornwell?

March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Thornwell have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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