Climate Summary
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| • Average annual temperature 68.2°F (20.1°C) • Average annual high temperature 79.4°F (26.3°C) • Average annual low temperature 57.0°F (13.9°C) • Average annual precipitation 60.5 inches (1,537 mm) • Average annual snowfall 0.4 inches (10 mm) • Number of days with measurable precipitation 107 • Number of days with snow 1 • Average annual relative humidity 77% Climate Summary Lacombe, Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C), with average high temperatures in the upper 70s and 80s Fahrenheit (mid-20s to low 30s Celsius) and average low temperatures in the mid-50s and 60s Fahrenheit (low to mid-teens Celsius). The average annual precipitation is 60.5 inches (1,537 mm), with most rain falling during the summer months. Lacombe is also prone to hurricanes and tropical storms, especially during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th. Summer The summer months in Lacombe are hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit (mid-30s to low 40s Celsius). The average low temperatures in the summer are in the mid-70s Fahrenheit (low 20s Celsius). The summer months are also the wettest, with an average of 10 inches (254 mm) of rain per month. Winter The winter months in Lacombe are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid-50s and low 60s Fahrenheit (low to mid-teens Celsius). The average low temperatures in the winter are in the mid-30s and low 40s Fahrenheit (low single digits to low teens Celsius). The winter months are also the driest, with an average of 3 inches (76 mm) of rain per month. Spring and Fall The spring and fall months in Lacombe are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid-60s and low 70s Fahrenheit (mid-teens to low 20s Celsius). The average low temperatures in the spring and fall are in the mid-40s and low 50s Fahrenheit (low single digits to mid-teens Celsius). The spring and fall months are also relatively dry, with an average of 4 inches (102 mm) of rain per month. |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Lacombe is located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, a vast freshwater estuary teeming with diverse aquatic life. • The area boasts a subtropical climate with abundant rainfall, supporting a lush ecosystem of cypress-tupelo swamps, marshes, and hardwood forests. • The nearby Fontainebleau State Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including alligators, egrets, and herons. Science • Lacombe was the site of the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, where the Saturn V rockets for the Apollo moon missions were built. • The facility is now a major manufacturing center for the aerospace industry. • The nearby Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation conducts research and conservation efforts to protect the lake's ecosystem. Personalities • Dr. John Lacombe, a prominent physician and naturalist, founded the town in the 1870s. • John McDonogh, a wealthy planter and philanthropist, established a school in Lacombe that later became the McDonogh 35 School. • The town has been home to several notable scientists and engineers, including Dr. Robert H. Goddard, the father of modern rocketry. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Fontainebleau State Park: A 2,800-acre park with a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and kayaking. 2.Bayou Segnette State Park: A 3,000-acre park with a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and kayaking. 3.Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve: A 26,000-acre park that includes the Barataria Preserve, the Jean Lafitte Barataria National Historical Park, and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve Visitor Center. |
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