Lake Charles, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lake Charles weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lake Charles.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lake Charles
What is the weather usually like in Lake Charles?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 93°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 43°F average low
- 59.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,518 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lake Charles: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE CHARLES, LA US (USW00003937), adjusted for the elevation of Lake Charles.
Lake Charles weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lake Charles through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:38 AM | 7:55 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:19 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:15 PM | 10 h 15 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 43°F (6°C).
It gets about 59.7 inches (1,518 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Lake Charles is March–April and October–November. At 10 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lake Charles
What is the hottest month in Lake Charles?
August, with an average high of 93°F (34°C).
What is the coldest month in Lake Charles?
January, with an average low of 43°F (6°C).
How much does it rain in Lake Charles?
About 59.7 inches (1,518 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lake Charles?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lake Charles?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lake Charles have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Lake Charles in November?
Highs average 72°F and lows 51°F, with about 4.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lake Charles?
Around 6:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:17 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lake Charles weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lake Charles.
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