West Heights, LA
Unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
West Heights is a small unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is 0.9 miles E of Brownsville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71291.
West Heights at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- ZIP code
- 71291
- Nearest town
- Brownsville (0.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.4914, -92.1767
Weather in West Heights now
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West Heights weather by the hour
West Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Heights.
This week in West Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Heights
What is the weather usually like in West Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 55.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,400 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Heights: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONROE RGNL AP, LA US (USW00013942), adjusted for the elevation of West Heights.
West Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Heights?
West Heights has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit West Heights is April–May and September–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 West Heights
The closest live webcam is West Monroe: I-20 at Thomas Rd, 1.5 miles NE of West Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Heights.
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Questions about West Heights
Where is West Heights, LA?
West Heights is an unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, 0.9 miles E of Brownsville.
What county is West Heights in?
West Heights is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of West Heights, LA?
The ZIP code for West Heights is 71291.
What is the nearest town to West Heights?
Brownsville, 0.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Heights?
Yes. The closest is West Monroe: I-20 at Thomas Rd, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Heights?
August, with an average high of 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in West Heights?
January, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in West Heights?
About 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in West Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Heights?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Heights have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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