Ponchatoula, LA Weather
Ponchatoula, LA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 92.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 38.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Ponchatoula is 67.97 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 7.22 Inches.
Weather Data
Weather Warnings
| Coastal flood warning in effect until 6 pm cst Tuesday flood watch in effect through Tuesday afternoon tropical storm wind watch in effect through Tuesday afternoon . |
Current Conditions
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Fair, 73°F | Humidity: 74% | Dewpoint: 64°F |
| Wind Speed: E 5.8 MPH (5 KT) | Heat Index: 73°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.17 in. | Wind Chill: 73°F |
Weather Forecast
 | Hi: 75°F | Rest of today: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. |
| Lo: 60°F | ||
 | Hi: 69°F | Monday: Windy. Widespread rain and chance of thunderstorms. Rain May be heavy at Times. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. |
| Lo: 60°F | ||
 | Hi: 70°F | Tuesday: Windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning...Then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. North winds 20 to 30 mph Decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 40 percent. |
| Lo: 55°F | ||
 | Hi: 71°F | Veterans day: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. |
| Lo: 45°F | ||
| Hi: 70°F | Thursday: Sunny. Highs around 70. |
| Lo: 45°F | ||
| Hi: 75°F | Friday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. |
| Lo: 60°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 5:56 AM CST |
Sunrise: 6:21 AM CST |
| Sunset: 5:09 PM CST |
Civil Twilight: 5:34 PM CST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 61.5 | 65.3 | 71.8 | 77.6 | 85.0 | 90.4 | 92.4 | 92.5 | 88.4 | 80.6 | 71.1 | 63.9 | 78.4 |
| Mean °F | 49.8 | 53.2 | 59.9 | 65.7 | 73.7 | 79.4 | 81.7 | 81.6 | 77.2 | 67.5 | 58.7 | 52.0 | 66.7 |
| Min °F | 38.1 | 41.1 | 47.9 | 53.8 | 62.3 | 68.4 | 71.0 | 70.6 | 66.0 | 54.4 | 46.3 | 40.1 | 55.0 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 6.30 | 5.61 | 6.10 | 6.35 | 5.66 | 5.69 | 7.22 | 5.42 | 5.37 | 3.85 | 4.65 | 5.75 | 67.97 |
