Whittington, LA
Unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Whittington is a small unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It is 7.2 miles SE of Echo, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71302.
Whittington at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Rapides Parish
- ZIP code
- 71302
- Nearest town
- Echo (7.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 31.1772, -92.3314
Weather in Whittington now
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Whittington weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whittington.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whittington
What is the weather usually like in Whittington?
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 Whittington: 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 Whittington.
Whittington weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Whittington through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| June | 6:03 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| July | 6:14 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:53 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 27 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Whittington?
Whittington 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 Whittington 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 Whittington
The closest live webcam is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 7.4 miles NW of Whittington.
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Questions about Whittington
Where is Whittington, LA?
Whittington is an unincorporated community in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, 7.2 miles SE of Echo.
What county is Whittington in?
Whittington is in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Whittington, LA?
The ZIP code for Whittington is 71302.
What is the nearest town to Whittington?
Echo, 7.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Whittington?
Yes. The closest is Willow Glen: I-49 at US 71, 7.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Whittington?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Whittington?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Whittington?
About 60.1 inches (1,525 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Whittington?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Whittington?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Whittington have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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