Tortue, LA

Unincorporated community in Acadia Parish, Louisiana

Tortue is a small unincorporated community in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.0 miles W of Estherwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70534.

Tortue at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Acadia Parish
ZIP code
70534
Nearest town
Estherwood (1.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.1797, -92.4475

Weather in Tortue now

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Tortue weather by the hour

Tortue weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Tortue

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tortue

What is the weather usually like in Tortue?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

37°52°67°82°97°61°42°Jan64°45°Feb71°52°Mar78°59°Apr84°67°May89°73°Jun91°74°Jul92°74°Aug88°69°Sep81°59°Oct70°49°Nov63°44°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.4"Jan4.3"Feb3.8"Mar5.3"Apr5.6"May6.7"Jun5.8"Jul6.2"Aug4.9"Sep4.7"Oct5.0"Nov4.8"Dec

Best time to visit Tortue: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CROWLEY 2 NE, LA US (USC00162212), adjusted for the elevation of Tortue.

Tortue weather month by month

January
61° 42°F
6.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
64° 45°F
4.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 52°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
78° 59°F
5.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
84° 67°F
5.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
89° 73°F
6.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
91° 74°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
92° 74°F
6.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
88° 69°F
4.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
81° 59°F
4.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
70° 49°F
5.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
63° 44°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Tortue through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:33 PM10 h 27 min
February6:48 AM5:59 PM11 h 11 min
March7:17 AM7:19 PM12 h 1 min
April6:41 AM7:38 PM12 h 57 min
May6:14 AM7:57 PM13 h 43 min
June6:06 AM8:14 PM14 h 7 min
July6:17 AM8:14 PM13 h 56 min
August6:35 AM7:52 PM13 h 16 min
September6:53 AM7:16 PM12 h 23 min
October7:10 AM6:40 PM11 h 29 min
November6:34 AM5:14 PM10 h 40 min
December6:57 AM5:12 PM10 h 15 min

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

What is the weather like in Tortue?

Tortue 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 42°F (5°C).

It gets about 63.5 inches (1,614 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.

The best time to visit Tortue 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 Tortue

The closest live webcam is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 15.8 miles E of Tortue.

Duson: I-10 at LA 95Duson · 15.8 mi EOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at Ambassador CafferyLafayette · 23.2 mi EOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at I-49Lafayette · 26.3 mi EOn Windy
Lafayette: I-10 at Louisiana AveLafayette · 27.7 mi EOn Windy
Lakewood Acres: I-10 at Louisiana Ave. DMSLakewood Acres · 30.1 mi EOn Windy
Iowa: I-10 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on I-10)Iowa · 32.3 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Tortue

Where is Tortue, LA?

Tortue is an unincorporated community in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, 1.0 miles W of Estherwood.

What county is Tortue in?

Tortue is in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Tortue, LA?

The ZIP code for Tortue is 70534.

What is the nearest town to Tortue?

Estherwood, 1.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tortue?

Yes. The closest is Duson: I-10 at LA 95, 15.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tortue?

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

What is the coldest month in Tortue?

January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Tortue?

About 63.5 inches (1,614 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Tortue?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Tortue?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Tortue have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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