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Driskill Mountain

#48
535 ft (163 m) West Gulf Coastal Plain
Driskill Mountain

About Driskill Mountain

Driskill Mountain is Louisiana's highest point at 535 feet, located in Bienville Parish in the northern part of the state. The summit can be reached by a short hike through pine forest and offers no views due to tree cover. The area represents the maximum elevation in a state known for low-lying wetlands and delta regions.

History

Named after the Driskill family who owned the land, this modest hill represents the highest natural elevation in Louisiana. The area is typical of the pine forests that once covered much of northern Louisiana before extensive logging and agriculture changed the landscape.

Weather Forecast

clear sky

Current Conditions

48°F

clear sky

Feels like 46°F

Good Hiking Conditions

Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.

Average 48°F
High 48°F
Low 48°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 29%
Sunrise 1:13 PM
Sunset 11:28 PM
9 PM
clear sky
48°F
Feels: 46°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 29% 6.2 miles
Average 47°F
High 64°F
Low 38°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 50%
Sunrise 1:13 PM
Sunset 11:28 PM
12 AM
clear sky
45°F
Feels: 43°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 38% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
41°F
Feels: 37°F 5 mph (Gusts: 17) 50% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 34°F 8 mph (Gusts: 29) 50% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 32°F 10 mph (Gusts: 36) 50% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 33°F 9 mph (Gusts: 35) 64% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
47°F
Feels: 43°F 9 mph (Gusts: 33) 64% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
60°F
Feels: 58°F 12 mph (Gusts: 25) 43% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
64°F
Feels: 62°F 12 mph (Gusts: 25) 40% 6.2 miles
Average 44°F
High 51°F
Low 35°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 43%
Sunrise 1:13 PM
Sunset 11:28 PM
12 AM
clear sky
51°F
Feels: 49°F 5 mph (Gusts: 12) 58% 6.2 miles
3 AM
few clouds
46°F
Feels: 42°F 7 mph (Gusts: 28) 58% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 36°F 7 mph (Gusts: 23) 52% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
38°F
Feels: 34°F 5 mph (Gusts: 23) 47% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 31°F 5 mph (Gusts: 20) 45% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
41°F
Feels: 37°F 6 mph (Gusts: 13) 37% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
49°F
Feels: 45°F 8 mph (Gusts: 13) 24% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 45°F 9 mph (Gusts: 17) 24% 6.2 miles
Average 36°F
High 49°F
Low 25°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 51%
Sunrise 1:13 PM
Sunset 11:28 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 36% 6.2 miles
3 AM
light snow
37°F
Feels: 32°F 6 mph (Gusts: 16) 64% 3.8 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
32°F
Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 12) 77% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 23°F 5 mph (Gusts: 16) 82% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
25°F
Feels: 19°F 5 mph (Gusts: 14) 69% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 30°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 38% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
45°F
Feels: 42°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 21% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
49°F
Feels: 47°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 23% 6.2 miles
Average 41°F
High 56°F
Low 34°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 54%
Sunrise 1:13 PM
Sunset 11:28 PM
12 AM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 39°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 41% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
36°F
Feels: 32°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 50% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 30°F 5 mph (Gusts: 13) 58% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 30°F 5 mph (Gusts: 16) 72% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
34°F
Feels: 30°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 81% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
43°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 56% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
55°F
Feels: 52°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 39% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
56°F
Feels: 53°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 38% 6.2 miles
Average 40°F
High 46°F
Low 34°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 46%
Sunrise 1:13 PM
Sunset 11:28 PM
0.00 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
overcast clouds
46°F
Feels: 42°F 7 mph (Gusts: 19) 61% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 37°F 8 mph (Gusts: 19) 50% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
39°F
Feels: 34°F 7 mph (Gusts: 18) 50% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light rain
37°F
Feels: 32°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 49% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
12 PM
overcast clouds
34°F
Feels: 28°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 47% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
34°F
Feels: 27°F 8 mph (Gusts: 15) 36% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
45°F
Feels: 42°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 26% 6.2 miles

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