Local weather forecast

Weather in Fort Polk, LA

Updated 2026-09-26 10:15 local time · ZIP codes 71459

Overcast
Now80°F

Overcast

High / Low92° / 69°
Rain chance12%
Wind3 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast80°12% rain
11 AMCloudy84°6% rain
12 PMOvercast89°10% rain
1 PMOvercast91°9% rain
2 PMOvercast92°9% rain
3 PMOvercast92°9% rain
4 PMCloudy91°7% rain
5 PMOvercast90°9% rain
6 PMOvercast87°10% rain
7 PMOvercast83°10% rain
8 PMOvercast80°11% rain
9 PMOvercast77°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
92° 69°Overcast
Rain 12%Gust 6 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
97° 70°Overcast
Rain 8%Gust 5 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
98° 72°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like81°F
Humidity53%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind3 mph ESE
Wind gusts4 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:03 AM
Sunset07:04 PM
Moonrise07:00 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 92°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 70°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 38%
Strongest gusts4 PM · 14 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

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

Light layers should work

It feels like 81°F with winds near 3 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

80°F, 12% rain chance and 3 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 80°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 12%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Local weather characteristics in Fort Polk

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

Fort Polk is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 31.05°N latitude and 93.21°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.

Fort Polk weather today

Overcast and 80°F in Fort Polk, LA. Today's high is 92°F with a 12% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 4 mph. Relative humidity is 53%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Fort Polk

Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 97°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.

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