West Point, LA
Unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
West Point is a small unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It is 14.8 miles SW of Boothville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70038.
West Point at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- ZIP code
- 70038
- Nearest town
- Boothville (14.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.4639, -89.2108
Weather in West Point now
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West Point weather by the hour
West Point weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Point.
This week in West Point
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Point
What is the weather usually like in West Point?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 47°F average low
- 53.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,369 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Point: April–May and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BOOTHVILLE ASOS, LA US (USW00012884), adjusted for the elevation of West Point.
West Point weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Point through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:50 AM | 5:21 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| February | 6:34 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 55 min |
| May | 6:02 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| June | 5:55 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| July | 6:06 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 22 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:27 PM | 11 h 30 min |
| November | 6:19 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in West Point?
West Point has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 47°F (9°C).
It gets about 53.9 inches (1,369 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is November.
The best time to visit West Point is April–May 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 West Point
The closest live webcam is Henderson Point: US 90 at Bayview St, 58.8 miles N of West Point.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Point.
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Questions about West Point
Where is West Point, LA?
West Point is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, 14.8 miles SW of Boothville.
What county is West Point in?
West Point is in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of West Point, LA?
The ZIP code for West Point is 70038.
What is the nearest town to West Point?
Boothville, 14.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Point?
Yes. The closest is Henderson Point: US 90 at Bayview St, 58.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Point?
August, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in West Point?
January, with an average low of 47°F (9°C).
How much does it rain in West Point?
About 53.9 inches (1,369 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in West Point?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Point?
April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Point have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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