Turps, LA
Unincorporated community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Turps is a small unincorporated community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.8 miles S of Gillis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70611.
Turps at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- ZIP code
- 70611
- Nearest town
- Gillis (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.4181, -93.2003
Weather in Turps now
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Turps weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Turps.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Turps
What is the weather usually like in Turps?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 40°F average low
- 69.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,759 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Turps: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOSS BLUFF 2 NNW, LA US (USC00166434), adjusted for the elevation of Turps.
Turps weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Turps through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Turps?
Turps 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 40°F (5°C).
It gets about 69.3 inches (1,759 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Turps 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 Turps
The closest live webcam is Lake Charles: I-10 at US 171, 11.9 miles S of Turps.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Turps.
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Questions about Turps
Where is Turps, LA?
Turps is an unincorporated community in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2.8 miles S of Gillis.
What county is Turps in?
Turps is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Turps, LA?
The ZIP code for Turps is 70611.
What is the nearest town to Turps?
Gillis, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Turps?
Yes. The closest is Lake Charles: I-10 at US 171, 11.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Turps?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Turps?
January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Turps?
About 69.3 inches (1,759 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Turps?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Turps?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Turps have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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