Velma, LA
Unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Velma is a small unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.6 miles S of Independence, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70443.
Velma at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- ZIP code
- 70443
- Nearest town
- Independence (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.6592, -90.4989
Weather in Velma now
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Velma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Velma.
This week in Velma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Velma
What is the weather usually like in Velma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 63.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,620 mm
- 0.1 insnowfall per year · 0 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Velma: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMITE, LA US (USC00160205), adjusted for the elevation of Velma.
Velma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Velma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| February | 6:40 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 38 min |
| December | 6:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Velma?
Velma 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 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 63.8 inches (1,620 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Velma 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 Velma
The closest live webcam is Hammond: I-55 at US 190, 10.7 miles S of Velma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Velma.
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Questions about Velma
Where is Velma, LA?
Velma is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, 1.6 miles S of Independence.
What county is Velma in?
Velma is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Velma, LA?
The ZIP code for Velma is 70443.
What is the nearest town to Velma?
Independence, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Velma?
Yes. The closest is Hammond: I-55 at US 190, 10.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Velma?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Velma?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Velma?
About 63.8 inches (1,620 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Velma?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Velma?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Velma have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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