Local weather forecast

Weather in Braithwaite, LA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 70040

Overcast
Now83°F

Overcast

High / Low87° / 74°
Rain chance11%
Wind6 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast83°12% rain
12 PMOvercast85°11% rain
1 PMOvercast85°11% rain
2 PMOvercast86°10% rain
3 PMOvercast87°10% rain
4 PMOvercast87°10% rain
5 PMOvercast86°10% rain
6 PMOvercast84°11% rain
7 PMOvercast82°12% rain
8 PMOvercast81°12% rain
9 PMOvercast80°13% rain
10 PMOvercast79°14% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
87° 74°Overcast
Rain 11%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
89° 76°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
92° 76°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like84°F
Humidity52%
Pressure30.04 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph NNE
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:51 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 87°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 76°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 19%
Strongest gusts2 PM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 84°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

81°F, 12% rain chance and 2 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 83°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 14%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Braithwaite

Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.

Braithwaite is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 29.87°N latitude and 89.94°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.

Braithwaite weather today

Overcast and 83°F in Braithwaite, LA. Today's high is 87°F with a 11% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 52%, pressure is 30.04 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Braithwaite

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 89°F and a low near 76°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.

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