Tropical Bend, LA

Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Tropical Bend is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.1 miles N of Empire, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70050.

Tropical Bend at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
Plaquemines Parish
ZIP code
70050
Nearest town
Empire (3.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.4011, -89.6069

Weather in Tropical Bend now

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Tropical Bend weather by the hour

Tropical Bend weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Tropical Bend

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tropical Bend

What is the weather usually like in Tropical Bend?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

42°55°69°82°95°62°47°Jan66°51°Feb71°56°Mar77°62°Apr83°69°May87°75°Jun90°77°Jul89°76°Aug86°74°Sep80°65°Oct72°57°Nov65°50°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.4"Jan4.2"Feb4.8"Mar4.5"Apr3.8"May7.2"Jun7.2"Jul7.2"Aug6.6"Sep4.4"Oct3.6"Nov3.9"Dec

Best time to visit Tropical Bend: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BURAS, LA US (USC00161292), adjusted for the elevation of Tropical Bend.

Tropical Bend weather month by month

January
62° 47°F
5.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
66° 51°F
4.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
71° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
77° 62°F
4.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
83° 69°F
3.8 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
87° 75°F
7.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
90° 77°F
7.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
August
89° 76°F
7.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
September
86° 74°F
6.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
October
80° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
72° 57°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
65° 50°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Tropical Bend through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:52 AM5:23 PM10 h 31 min
February6:35 AM5:49 PM11 h 13 min
March7:06 AM7:07 PM12 h 1 min
April6:30 AM7:26 PM12 h 55 min
May6:04 AM7:44 PM13 h 40 min
June5:57 AM8:00 PM14 h 3 min
July6:07 AM8:01 PM13 h 53 min
August6:25 AM7:40 PM13 h 14 min
September6:42 AM7:04 PM12 h 22 min
October6:58 AM6:29 PM11 h 30 min
November6:21 AM5:04 PM10 h 43 min
December6:44 AM5:03 PM10 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Tropical Bend?

Tropical Bend has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 47°F (8°C).

It gets about 62.8 inches (1,596 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Tropical Bend is April–May 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 Tropical Bend

The closest live webcam is Leeville: LA 1 - Toll Plaza, 38.0 miles W of Tropical Bend.

Leeville: LA 1 - Toll PlazaLeeville · 38.0 mi WOn Windy
Leeville: LA 1 NorthLeeville · 38.1 mi WOn Windy
Gretna: US 90B Westbank Expwy at NewtonGretna · 44.3 mi NWOn Windy
Gretna: US 90B at Lafayette Street DMSGretna · 44.3 mi NWOn Windy
McDonoghville: US 90B at Terry ParkwayMcDonoghville · 44.6 mi NWOn Windy
Harvey: US 90B at 2nd Aveunknown · 44.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tropical Bend.

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Questions about Tropical Bend

Where is Tropical Bend, LA?

Tropical Bend is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 3.1 miles N of Empire.

What county is Tropical Bend in?

Tropical Bend is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Tropical Bend, LA?

The ZIP code for Tropical Bend is 70050.

What is the nearest town to Tropical Bend?

Empire, 3.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Tropical Bend?

Yes. The closest is Leeville: LA 1 - Toll Plaza, 38.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Tropical Bend?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Tropical Bend?

January, with an average low of 47°F (8°C).

How much does it rain in Tropical Bend?

About 62.8 inches (1,596 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.

Does it snow in Tropical Bend?

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

When is the best time to visit Tropical Bend?

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

What climate does Tropical Bend have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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