Weather in Start, LA
Updated 2026-09-26 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 71279
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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68°10% rain65°11% rain64°12% rain62°15% rain61°17% rain61°17% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).
It feels like 81°F with winds near 5 mph.
69°F, 10% rain chance and 4 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.
Current temperature is 87°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 17%.
UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Start
Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.
Start is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 30.72°N latitude and 8.35°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.
Start weather today
Overcast and 87°F in Start, LA. Today's high is 88°F with a 9% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 14%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Start
Sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 07:25 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 79°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.