Wham, LA
Unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Wham is a small unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is 4.8 miles SW of Swartz, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71229.
Wham at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- ZIP code
- 71229
- Nearest town
- Swartz (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.6261, -91.9233
Weather in Wham now
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Wham weather by the hour
Wham weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wham.
This week in Wham
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wham
What is the weather usually like in Wham?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 91°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 58.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,483 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wham: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BASTROP, LA US (USC00160537), adjusted for the elevation of Wham.
Wham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:54 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wham?
Wham has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 58.4 inches (1,483 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Wham 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 Wham
The closest live webcam is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 7.3 miles SW of Wham.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wham.
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Questions about Wham
Where is Wham, LA?
Wham is an unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, 4.8 miles SW of Swartz.
What county is Wham in?
Wham is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Wham, LA?
The ZIP code for Wham is 71229.
What is the nearest town to Wham?
Swartz, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wham?
Yes. The closest is Monroe › North-west: Louisiana, United States, 7.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wham?
July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Wham?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Wham?
About 58.4 inches (1,483 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Wham?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wham?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wham have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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