With a population of around 7,100, Ponchatoula sits in Louisiana, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.
In 2025, Ponchatoula recorded an average annual temperature of 69°F — about 2.0°F below the 30-year normal of 71°F. The hottest day reached 94°F in July; the coldest was 9°F in January. Total precipitation was 58 inches (drier than usual). The wettest month was May.
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