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Hammond
is home to Southeastern Louisiana University, located in Tangipahoa Parish. The population of the town is approximately 18,000 residents. Hammond was named for Peter Hammond, a Swedish immigrant, who first settled the area. In 1854, the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad came to town, launching the citys role as a commercial and transport center. During the Civil War, the city was a shoemaking center for the Confederacy and later became a major shipping point for strawberries, earning it the title of the Strawberry Capital of America. Today, Hammond is intersected by Interstates 12 and 55. Hammonds close proximity to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge - less than an hour from each - makes it very desirable as a tourist destination, as well as a great place to live. The city of Hammond and Tangipahoa Parish are among the fastest growing cities and parishes in Louisiana. Attractions in the city include the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum & Black Veteran Archives, which is one of the destinations on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
Surrounding areas: Ponchatoula, Louisiana (5.0 mi), Tickfaw, Louisiana (5.0 mi), Springfield, Louisiana (7.5 mi), Madisonville, Louisiana (19.3 mi), Covington, Louisiana (20.8 mi), Mandeville, Louisiana (24.4 mi), Kenner, Louisiana (29.6 mi)
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Hammond Vacation Rentals
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Hammond Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Hammond Inn & Suites | 107 Duo Dr | Hammond, LA | | (985) 419-2001 | | Best Western University Inn | 46053 N Puma | Hammond, LA | | (985) 345-0003 | | Colonial Inn | 200 Seale Dr I-10 & Hwy 51 | Hammond, LA | | (985) 345-2953 | | Comfort Inn | 110 Westin Oak Dr | Hammond, LA | | (985) 429-0120 | | Cypress Inn | 3020 Hwy 190 W | Hammond, LA | | (985) 542-8555 | | Days Inn Hammond | 2150 SW Railroad Ave | Hammond, LA | | (985) 419-1000 | | Executive Inn | 2500 Hwy 51 By Pass | Hammond, LA | | (985) 542-1000 | | Hampton Inn-Hammond | 401 Westin Oak | Hammond, LA | | (985) 419-2188 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 727 West Pine St | Ponchatoula, LA | 4.8 mi. | (985) 370-7378 | | Comfort Inn | 1117 W Oak St | Amite, LA | 15.7 mi. | (985) 748-5550 | | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites | 501 N Hwy 190 | Covington, LA | 21.5 mi. | (985) 893-3580 | | Courtyard By Marriott - Covington | 101 North Park Blvd | Covington, LA | 21.9 mi. | (985) 871-0244 | | Super 8 Motel Covington | 120 Holiday Blvd | Covington, LA | 22.9 mi. | (985) 892-4470 | | Country Inn & Suites | 130 Holiday Blvd | Covington, LA | 22.9 mi. | (985) 809-0467 | | Best Western Northpark Inn | 625 Hwy 190 Covington | Covington, LA | 22.9 mi. | (985) 892-2681 | | Hurst Nite Cape | | Greensburg, LA | 25.7 mi. | (225) 222-6108 | | Hampton Inn Covington/Mandeville | 68700 Hwy 190 Service Rd | Mandeville, LA | 25.7 mi. | (985) 809-0019 | | Best Western La Place Inn | 4289 Main St | Laplace, LA | 29.3 mi. | (985) 651-4000 | | Best Western Denham Springs Inn | 146 Rushing Rd | Denham, LA | 29.6 mi. | (225) 665-0222 | | Days Inn | 201 Range 12 Blvd | Denham Springs, LA | 29.8 mi. | (225) 667-7555 | | Holiday Inn Express | 125 Rushing Rd W | Denham Springs, LA | 29.8 mi. | (225) 667-2250 | | Quality Inn | 2605 South Range Ave | Denham Springs, LA | 29.8 mi. | (225) 667-7177 | | Hampton Inn | 4288 Hwy 51 | La Place, LA | 29.9 mi. | (985) 652-5002 | | Quality Inn Laplace | 3900 Hwy 51 | La Place, LA | 29.9 mi. | (985) 652-5544 |
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Hammond Weather & Climate
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Southeast Louisiana , near the Gulf Coast, has a warm year round climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Semi-tropical conditions prevail in most areas of the state, but especially in southeast Louisiana, which is greatly influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. This region experiences over 180 days of sunshine annually and abundant rainfall, often as a spin-off from tropical storms. Snow and ice are rarities in Louisiana. During the summer and fall, tropical storms and hurricanes frequently batter the state, especially along the coast, and can cause severe flooding.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
61°F |
38°F |
6.30 in. |
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| February |
65°F |
41°F |
5.61 in. |
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| March |
71°F |
47°F |
6.10 in. |
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| April |
77°F |
53°F |
6.35 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
62°F |
5.66 in. |
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| June |
90°F |
68°F |
5.69 in. |
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| July |
92°F |
71°F |
7.22 in. |
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| August |
92°F |
70°F |
5.42 in. |
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| September |
88°F |
66°F |
5.37 in. |
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| October |
80°F |
54°F |
3.85 in. |
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| November |
71°F |
46°F |
4.65 in. |
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| December |
63°F |
40°F |
5.75 in. |
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Hammond Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Hammond Municipal airport (HDC) located about 2 miles east of Hammond, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport (MSY) located approximately 37 miles south of Hammond in New Orleans, Louisiana, Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field (BTR) located roughly 41 miles west of Hammond in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Lakefront airport (NEW) located around 41 miles southeast of Hammond in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Stennis International airport (HSA) located about 60 miles east of Hammond in Bay St Louis, Mississippi, and finally the Houma Terrebonne airport (HUM) located approximately 66 miles south of Hammond in Houma, Louisiana.
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Hammond Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Celebration Station | Metairie | LA | 38.2 mi. | | | Celebration Station | Baton Rouge | LA | 41.5 mi. | | | Dixie Landin' | Baton Rouge | LA | 41.5 mi. | | | City Park Carousel Gardens | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | | | Six Flags New Orleans | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | | | Exchange Club Park | Brookhaven | MS | 74.1 mi. | | | Fun Time USA | Gulfport | MS | 82.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Blue Bayou Water Park | Baton Rouge | LA | 41.5 mi. | | | Waterland U.S.A. | Houma | LA | 64.8 mi. | | | Atwood Water Park | Monticello | MS | 75.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Ironwood Golf Center | Hammond | LA | | | | Springview Country Club | Roseland | LA | 17.8 mi. | | | Abita Springs Golf & Country Club | Abita Springs | LA | 25.8 mi. | | | Franklinton Country Club | Franklinton | LA | 29.5 mi. | | | Gemstone Plantation Country Club | Franklinton | LA | 29.5 mi. | | | Jamieson Plantation Golf | Franklinton | LA | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fairview Riverside State Park | | LA | 20.2 mi. | | | Fontainebleau State Park | | LA | 28.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum | Madisonville | LA | 19.4 mi. | (History) | | LSU Museum of Natural Science | Baton Rouge | LA | 41.5 mi. | (Science) | | Louisiana State Museum | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | (History) | | Musee Conti Wax Museum | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | (History) | | Louisiana Children's Museum | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | (Children's) | | DDay Museum | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greater Baton Rouge Zoo | Baton Rouge | LA | 41.5 mi. | | | Aquarium of the Americas | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | | | Audubon Park and Zoological Garden | New Orleans | LA | 44.5 mi. | |
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