Weather in Lake Charles, LA
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 70601, 70605, 70607, 70611 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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77°20% rain75°21% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in Lake Charles
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 21%).
It feels like 84°F with winds near 6 mph.
79°F, 17% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Current temperature is 82°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 21%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Lake Charles
Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.
Lake Charles is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 30.23°N latitude and 93.22°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.
Lake Charles weather today
Overcast and 82°F in Lake Charles, LA. Today's high is 90°F with a 13% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 57%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lake Charles
Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 94°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.