Bayou Gauche, Louisiana
Bayou Gauche is a community of 1,908 people in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana.
Why visit Bayou Gauche
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Sims Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Bayou Gauche
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bayou Gauche
Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.
From the Wikipedia article Bayou Gauche, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Sims Site
Monument and historic site · 3.8 mi
Archaeological site in Louisiana, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
BG Snowball Stand
Fast food · Hot Dog, Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
101 Warren Drive, Bayou Gauche
Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
Churches and places of worship5
Saint Gertrude the Great Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.1 mi
17292 LA 631, Des Allemands
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Bayou Gauche
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 46°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 62°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Orleans Intl Ap Gsn 72231 (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Charles Parish has had 42 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Tropical Storm Arthur (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-16: Hurricane Francine (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Luling 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Destrehan 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Ama 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Waggaman 15 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Avondale 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- River Ridge 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Kenner 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Laplace 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Marrero 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Metairie 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FISHING IN BAYOU GAUCHE , IN THE LOUISIANA WETLANDS, John Messina, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316684 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316686 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-18029 - View of Louisiana, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316683 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316685 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-123971 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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