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Location & Surroundings

Elton is a village in Louisiana, United States with 1,127 inhabitants, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jennings, 29 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 1705 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Tietjes Airport, 6 km away.

Overview

Elton is town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, USA.

It is located in Jefferson Davis Parish, United States.

The population is about 992 (2020).

It covers about 1.65 square mile.

The elevation is around 15 metre.

Also known as: Elton, Louisiana, Elton, LA

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Locator map Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Elton Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Jefferson Davis Parish
  • Area 1.65 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    30° 28' 53" N, 92° 41' 45" W
  • Elevation 15 m (DEM: 20 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,127
  • Pop. Density 278 p/km²
  • Built-up 13.1%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Elton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Elton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.

Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 23.2 2.8 34 84 1,016.5 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 35.7 4.8 52 35 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 512.0 n/a
12h 33.1 2.5 90 37 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 96 492.2 n/a
18h 26.9 2.6 61 58 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 92 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.6 3.3 26 62 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 34.5 3.8 37 34 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 30 472.6 n/a
36h 30.8 4.6 34 36 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 8 519.8 n/a
42h 22.4 3.2 31 50 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 90 0.0 n/a
Friday 19.9 2.4 48 57 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 58 0.0 n/a
54h 34.7 1.9 118 35 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 30 510.5 n/a
60h 29.3 3.7 156 55 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 65 430.8 n/a
66h 25.3 2.4 156 80 1,016.1 0.15 / 0.15 100 0.0 n/a
Saturday 22.1 2.7 137 87 1,016.6 0.15 / 0.29 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Elton?
Now 23.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Elton today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 19:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Elton?
Local time is 15:58. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Elton?
Elton is a populated place.
How many people live in Elton?
Population about 1,127.
What is the elevation of Elton?
Elevation about 15 m. DEM 20 m.
Where is Elton located?
It is at 30.48131, -92.69570 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Elton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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