Weather in Baton Rouge, LA
Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 70801, 70802, 70803, 70805 + more
Cloudy
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Today vs yesterday in Baton Rouge
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).
It feels like 76°F with winds near 2 mph.
78°F, 6% rain chance and 3 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 73°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 14%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Baton Rouge
Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.
Baton Rouge is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 30.45°N latitude and 91.15°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Baton Rouge weather today
Cloudy and 73°F in Baton Rouge, LA. Today's high is 92°F with a 10% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 73%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Baton Rouge
Sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 96°F and a low near 71°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.