Vortex, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Vortex is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.8 miles S of Forest Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71430.
Vortex at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71430
- Nearest town
- Forest Hill (2.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.0894, -92.5150
Weather in Vortex now
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Vortex weather by the hour
Vortex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Vortex.
This week in Vortex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Vortex
What is the weather usually like in Vortex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 60.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,525 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Vortex: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LSU DEAN LEE RSCH STN, LA US (USC00165630), adjusted for the elevation of Vortex.
Vortex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Vortex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:58 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Vortex?
Vortex has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 39°F (4°C).
It gets about 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Vortex is March to May and October. 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 Vortex
The closest live webcam is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 11.8 miles NE of Vortex.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Vortex.
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Questions about Vortex
Where is Vortex, LA?
Vortex is a historical community (former settlement) in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 2.8 miles S of Forest Hill.
What county is Vortex in?
Vortex is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Vortex, LA?
The ZIP code for Vortex is 71430.
What is the nearest town to Vortex?
Forest Hill, 2.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Vortex?
Yes. The closest is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Vortex?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Vortex?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Vortex?
About 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Vortex?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Vortex?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Vortex have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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