Folsom, Louisiana Weather
Folsom, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Folsom, St. Tammany Parish.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
