Vatican, LA
Unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Vatican is a small unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.9 miles S of Ossun, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70583.
Vatican at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- ZIP code
- 70583
- Nearest town
- Ossun (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.3092, -92.1164
Weather in Vatican now
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Vatican weather by the hour
Vatican weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vatican.
This week in Vatican
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vatican
What is the weather usually like in Vatican?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 64.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,644 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vatican: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAFAYETTE, LA US (USC00165021), adjusted for the elevation of Vatican.
Vatican weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vatican through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Vatican?
Vatican 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 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 64.7 inches (1,644 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Vatican 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 Vatican
The closest live webcam is Lafayette: I-10 at Ambassador Caffery, 5.3 miles SE of Vatican.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vatican.
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Questions about Vatican
Where is Vatican, LA?
Vatican is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 1.9 miles S of Ossun.
What county is Vatican in?
Vatican is in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Vatican, LA?
The ZIP code for Vatican is 70583.
What is the nearest town to Vatican?
Ossun, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vatican?
Yes. The closest is Lafayette: I-10 at Ambassador Caffery, 5.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vatican?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Vatican?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Vatican?
About 64.7 inches (1,644 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Vatican?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Vatican?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vatican have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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