Fort Necessity, LA is located in the warm and humid subtropical climate zone. During the summer months, temperatures can reach upwards of 90°F (32°C) with high humidity levels and plenty of sunshine each day. Winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing, although there are occasional cold snaps that bring snowfall to the area. The average annual precipitation is around 48 inches (122 cm), with most occurring during thunderstorms in late spring and summer. The area’s location on the Gulf Coast also makes it vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes during hurricane season each year.
Fort Necessity (zip 71243), Louisiana gets 58 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fort Necessity (zip 71243) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Fort Necessity (zip 71243). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fort Necessity (zip 71243) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 58 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year