Yellow Bayou, LA
Unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Yellow Bayou is a small unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.7 miles SE of Simmesport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71369.
Yellow Bayou at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Avoyelles Parish
- ZIP code
- 71369
- Nearest town
- Simmesport (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 30.9911, -91.8406
Weather in Yellow Bayou now
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Yellow Bayou weather by the hour
Yellow Bayou weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yellow Bayou.
This week in Yellow Bayou
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yellow Bayou
What is the weather usually like in Yellow Bayou?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 39°F average low
- 61.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,566 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yellow Bayou: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BUNKIE, LA US (USC00161287), adjusted for the elevation of Yellow Bayou.
Yellow Bayou weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yellow Bayou through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:56 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| June | 6:02 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| July | 6:13 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Yellow Bayou?
Yellow Bayou 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 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Yellow Bayou 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 Yellow Bayou
The closest live webcam is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 34.5 miles SW of Yellow Bayou.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Yellow Bayou.
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Questions about Yellow Bayou
Where is Yellow Bayou, LA?
Yellow Bayou is an unincorporated community in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, 1.7 miles SE of Simmesport.
What county is Yellow Bayou in?
Yellow Bayou is in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Yellow Bayou, LA?
The ZIP code for Yellow Bayou is 71369.
What is the nearest town to Yellow Bayou?
Simmesport, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yellow Bayou?
Yes. The closest is Opelousas: I-49 (Traffic closest to this camera is traveling northbound on I-49), 34.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yellow Bayou?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Yellow Bayou?
January, with an average low of 39°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Yellow Bayou?
About 61.6 inches (1,566 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Yellow Bayou?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Yellow Bayou?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yellow Bayou have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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