Uncle Sam, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in St. James Parish, Louisiana
Uncle Sam is a historical community (former settlement) in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.8 miles S of Convent, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70723.
Uncle Sam at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- St. James Parish
- ZIP code
- 70723
- Nearest town
- Convent (1.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.0375, -90.8264
Weather in Uncle Sam now
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Uncle Sam weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Uncle Sam.
This week in Uncle Sam
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Uncle Sam
What is the weather usually like in Uncle Sam?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 42°F average low
- 63.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,610 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Uncle Sam: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DONALDSONVILLE 4 SW, LA US (USC00162534), adjusted for the elevation of Uncle Sam.
Uncle Sam weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Uncle Sam through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:53 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:33 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Uncle Sam?
Uncle Sam has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).
It gets about 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Uncle Sam 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 Uncle Sam
The closest live webcam is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 5.6 miles NW of Uncle Sam.
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Questions about Uncle Sam
Where is Uncle Sam, LA?
Uncle Sam is a historical community (former settlement) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, 1.8 miles S of Convent.
What county is Uncle Sam in?
Uncle Sam is in St. James Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Uncle Sam, LA?
The ZIP code for Uncle Sam is 70723.
What is the nearest town to Uncle Sam?
Convent, 1.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Uncle Sam?
Yes. The closest is Helvetia: LA 70 at LA 3125, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Uncle Sam?
August, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Uncle Sam?
January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Uncle Sam?
About 63.4 inches (1,610 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Uncle Sam?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Uncle Sam?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Uncle Sam have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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