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Zwolle, Louisiana Weather

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Zwolle weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Zwolle, LA
Saturday, June 13 at 3:32 AM
76
°
Clear
Feels like
84°
Humidity
91%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
1:08 AM
Sunset
3:20 PM
Zwolle, LA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastZwolle, LA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 75 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 75°H 94°
Zwolle, LA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 13
    Overcast
    —
    —
    94°75°—
  2. Sunday
    Jun 14
    Overcast
    61%
    —
    93°75°-1°
  3. Monday
    Jun 15
    Showers
    92%
    0.16″
    81°72°-12°
  4. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Heavy Showers
    66%
    1.0″
    81°72°0°
  5. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Light Drizzle
    11%
    —
    94°72°+13°
  6. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Overcast
    22%
    —
    99°78°+5°
  7. Friday
    Jun 19
    Heavy Drizzle
    32%
    —
    93°68°-6°
Zwolle, LA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°70°84°98°12a6a12p6pnow 77°high 94°low 75°
Zwolle, LA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSW
194° · veering 31°
Direction
SSW
194°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
12
mph
Peak 24h
14
avg 3
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 3 · pk 14 @ 9:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6B7-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 287SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 31° from the ssw.
Zwolle, LA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1005.7
-0.8 mb in 3h · falling · 29.70 inHg
Now
1005.7
mb
3h
-0.8
mb
12h
-0.2
mb
24h
+0.3
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1004–1008
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1007.91003.51005.5
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Zwolle, LA
Air quality
28
AQI
Good
→-1 in 6h

AQI 28 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 9.5 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.75 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
13μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneGood
52μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 9.5 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.75 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.75
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Zwolle, LA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
5%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
28.3mi
UNLIMITED
83 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
08:32 UTC · Zwolle, LA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
08:32 UTC · Zwolle, LA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Zwolle, LA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Zwolle, LA
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Zwolle, LA
Almanac · Saturday, June 13
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Civil dawn
5:42 AM
Sunrise
1:08 AM
Daylight
14h 12m
Sunset
3:20 PM
Civil dusk
8:49 PM
Planting note
Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.
Zwolle, LA
The moon
Waning Crescent
4% illuminated
Moonrise
4:23 AM
Moonset
—
In sign
♉︎ Taurus
Zwolle, LA
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Sun climbs to its northern throne

plant
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Zwolle at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 7°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: February 25 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Prune spring-blooming shrubs after flowers fade.

15-Day Forecast — Zwolle

  1. Sat94°75°4%
  2. Sun93°75°61%
  3. Mon81°72°92%
  4. Tue81°72°66%
  5. Wed94°72°11%
  6. Thu99°78°22%
  7. Fri93°68°32%
  8. Sat76°69°26%
  9. Sun89°71°15%
  10. Mon97°74°11%
  11. Tue97°73°15%
  12. Wed100°73°35%
  13. Thu99°75°26%
  14. Fri99°70°30%
  15. Sat96°70°30%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 13, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Zwolle

SPC has placed Zwolle in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms tomorrow.

  • TODAYNONENo severe risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 11–15

Sun climbs to its northern throne

Days lengthen toward solstice; longest light lingers until after 8 PM, heat building steadily.

Day 164 of 365 · Wedge 33 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

In Zwolle, July runs warmest near 82°F and January coldest around 47°F, while December is the wettest month (6.4 inches) and September the driest (3.4 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January47°5.3″6
February50°4.4″6
March57°5.2″6
April64°4.9″5
May72°5.2″5
June79°4.9″6
July82°4.2″6
August81°3.5″5
September76°3.4″5
October65°4.4″5
November56°4.5″5
December48°6.4″7

Regional context

Zwolle's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 47°F Januarys with 82°F Julys — a 35°F swing. About 56.3 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 66 days a year.

Zwolle's precipitation spreads evenly: December peaks at 6.4 inches on 6.9 wet days, while September holds 3.4 inches over 4.5 — no month dominates Zwolle's rain calendar. It is a balanced pattern Zwolle shares with places like Noble, LA, Belmont, LA and Converse, LA.

Freezes are uncommon in Zwolle, where the coldest month averages 47°F; cool-season crops grow fall through spring. Summer heat in July (about 82°F) is the binding constraint, not cold. Zwolle's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Zwolle's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Noble, LA, Belmont, LA, Converse, LA, Many, LA, Fort Jesup, LA.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Zwolle?
Zwolle's last spring frost lands near mid-March, and in Zwolle the first fall frost follows around mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Zwolle?
December is the wettest month in Zwolle, about 6.4 inches on average; the year totals roughly 56 inches.
What is the warmest month in Zwolle?
The warmest stretch in Zwolle comes in July, around 82°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Zwolle?
On average January is the chilliest month in Zwolle, about 47°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Zwolle?
Zwolle's last frost (mid-March) cues hardy greens; in Zwolle, hold heat-lovers two weeks past.
How many rainy days does Zwolle get?
Zwolle records around 66 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Zwolle?
Zwolle's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 47°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Zwolle?
Zwolle's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Zwolle?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Zwolle in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Zwolle?
Current conditions for Zwolle and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Zwolle forecast updated?
The Zwolle forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zwolle?
Day length in Zwolle peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Zwolle?
The next few days in Zwolle's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Zwolle's humid subtropical climate in Louisiana pairs 47°F Januarys with 82°F Julys, 35°F apart across the seasons.

Rain and snow bring Zwolle roughly 56 inches a year across approximately 66 measurable-precipitation days.

The 35°F gap between Zwolle's summer and winter, at 31.6°N, shapes Zwolle's frost calendar.

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ZIP codes in Zwolle

  • 71486

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.