Opelousas, LA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Opelousas now
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Opelousas weather by the hour
Opelousas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Opelousas.
This week in Opelousas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Opelousas
What is the weather usually like in Opelousas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 61.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,565 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Opelousas: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GRAND COTEAU, LA US (USC00163800), adjusted for the elevation of Opelousas.
Opelousas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Opelousas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:04 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| August | 6:33 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 28 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Opelousas?
Opelousas has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Opelousas is March–April and October–November. At 69 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 Opelousas
What is the hottest month in Opelousas?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Opelousas?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Opelousas?
About 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Opelousas?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Opelousas?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Opelousas have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Opelousas in November?
Highs average 71°F and lows 48°F, with about 5.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Opelousas?
Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Opelousas weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Opelousas.
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