Weather in Lake Charles, LA
Updated 2026-08-11 10:15 local time · ZIP codes 70601, 70605, 70607, 70611 + more
Patchy light drizzle
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 36% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 91°F with winds near 5 mph.
86°F, 5% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 85°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 36%.
UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Lake Charles weather today
Patchy light drizzle and 85°F in Lake Charles, LA. Today's high is 99°F with a 36% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 65%, pressure is 30.12 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lake Charles
Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 07:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 95°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.