Winchester, LA

Unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Winchester is a small unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is 2.4 miles SW of Merrydale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70818.

Winchester at a glance

State
Louisiana
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
ZIP code
70818
Nearest town
Merrydale (2.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.5269, -91.0828

Weather in Winchester now

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Winchester weather by the hour

Winchester weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Winchester.

This week in Winchester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Winchester

What is the weather usually like in Winchester?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

37°52°67°82°97°62°42°Jan67°45°Feb73°51°Mar79°57°Apr86°65°May91°71°Jun92°74°Jul92°73°Aug89°69°Sep81°58°Oct71°48°Nov64°43°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.4"Jan4.4"Feb4.5"Mar5.1"Apr5.2"May6.4"Jun5.1"Jul6.4"Aug4.4"Sep4.8"Oct3.9"Nov5.3"Dec

Best time to visit Winchester: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BATON ROUGE RYAN AP, LA US (USW00013970), adjusted for the elevation of Winchester.

Winchester weather month by month

January
62° 42°F
6.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
February
67° 45°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
73° 51°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
April
79° 57°F
5.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
May
86° 65°F
5.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 71°F
6.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
92° 74°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
92° 73°F
6.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
89° 69°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
81° 58°F
4.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
71° 48°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
December
64° 43°F
5.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Winchester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:00 AM5:27 PM10 h 26 min
February6:43 AM5:53 PM11 h 10 min
March7:12 AM7:13 PM12 h 1 min
April6:35 AM7:33 PM12 h 58 min
May6:08 AM7:53 PM13 h 44 min
June6:00 AM8:09 PM14 h 9 min
July6:11 AM8:09 PM13 h 58 min
August6:29 AM7:47 PM13 h 17 min
September6:47 AM7:11 PM12 h 23 min
October7:05 AM6:34 PM11 h 28 min
November6:29 AM5:08 PM10 h 39 min
December6:52 AM5:06 PM10 h 13 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Winchester?

Winchester has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 42°F (5°C).

It gets about 61.9 inches (1,573 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is November.

The best time to visit Winchester is March–April 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 Winchester

The closest live webcam is Baton Rouge: West Merrydale: US 61 at Greenwell St, 3.3 miles SW of Winchester.

Baton Rouge: West Merrydale: US 61 at Greenwell StBaton Rouge · 3.3 mi SWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Lynn Place: US 61 at PrescottBaton Rouge · 3.5 mi SWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling southbound on US 61)Baton Rouge · 3.5 mi SWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 at Greenwell Springs RdBaton Rouge · 3.9 mi SWOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 at Plank RdBaton Rouge · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on US 61)Baton Rouge · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Baton Rouge: US 61 at S. ChoctawBaton Rouge · 4.2 mi SOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Madeline Court: US 190 (This camera is located in the median of US 190)Baton Rouge · 4.9 mi SOn Windy
Baton Rouge: Castlewood: US 190 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling eastbound on US 190)Baton Rouge · 5.0 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Winchester.

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Questions about Winchester

Where is Winchester, LA?

Winchester is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 2.4 miles SW of Merrydale.

What county is Winchester in?

Winchester is in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

What is the ZIP code of Winchester, LA?

The ZIP code for Winchester is 70818.

What is the nearest town to Winchester?

Merrydale, 2.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Winchester?

Yes. The closest is Baton Rouge: West Merrydale: US 61 at Greenwell St, 3.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Winchester?

August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Winchester?

January, with an average low of 42°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Winchester?

About 61.9 inches (1,573 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Winchester?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Winchester?

March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Winchester have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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