Folsom, Louisiana Weather
Folsom, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Folsom, St. Tammany Parish.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Folsom. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Folsom is published on the Franklinton Airport (K2R7) page, 22 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Folsom have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Folsom: Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) 25 km · St. Tammany Regional Airport (KL31) 28 km · George R Carr Memorial Air Field (KBXA) 37 km · Slidell Airport (KASD) 47 km · Picayune Municipal Airport (KMJD) 54 km
Conditions reported at K2R7 describe the airfield itself. Weather 22 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Folsom specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Folsom.
About Folsom, Louisiana
Folsom exhales a quiet breath of pine and damp earth, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the humidity of the Gulf Coast. It lies 18.5 miles east-north-east of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 11.9 miles north-north-west of Covington. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and rain, give way to dense stands of loblolly pine and live oak draped in Spanish moss, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the often-overcast sky. The air, thick and sweet with the scent of blooming magnolias in spring and decaying leaves in autumn, hangs heavy, a palpable presence that clings to the skin. Here, sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, dappling the sandy soil and illuminating the emerald undergrowth where unseen creatures rustle. The landscape feels ancient, a living testament to the slow, inexorable forces of nature that have shaped every contour and carved every shallow creek bed. The history of Folsom is intertwined with the fertile lands of St. Tammany Parish, a place that has long drawn sustenance from its soil. For generations, farming, particularly the cultivation of vegetables and timber, formed the backbone of its economy, a tradition that still echoes in the occasional roadside stand selling plump tomatoes or fragrant bundles of herbs. More recently, Folsom has become a destination for those seeking a more tranquil pace, its proximity to the larger urban centers of the region offering a convenient escape without sacrificing a connection to the natural world. The nearby Bogue Falaya River, a ribbon of dark water, whispers tales of its past, serving not only as a vital waterway but also as a recreational haven, its banks a popular spot for fishing and quiet contemplation. This enduring connection to the land, coupled with a growing appreciation for its serene character, defines the enduring spirit of Folsom.
Live animated radar for Folsom and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Folsom, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.630189°N, 90.187305°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70437 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Folsom, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Folsom, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Folsom includes coordinates 30.630189°N, 90.187305°W, situated in St. Tammany Parish. ZIP code 70437. Telephone area code: 985. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
