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Baton Rouge weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
90°
Light drizzle
Feels 96° · Wind 13 mph · Humidity 65%
AmericanNOAA GFS
89°
Clear
Feels 94° · Wind 14 mph · Humidity 64%
EuropeanECMWF
89°
Mainly clear
Feels 98° · Wind 12 mph · Humidity 65%

Latest for Baton Rouge: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 90° Light drizzle · American (NOAA GFS): 89° Clear · European (ECMWF): 89° Mainly clear.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Baton Rouge and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Baton Rouge, LA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 97°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 45°F), with roughly 52 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Baton Rouge right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Baton Rouge climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
45°
Feb
68°
51°
Mar
73°
56°
Apr
78°
61°
May
86°
69°
Jun
91°
74°
Jul
93°
77°
Aug
97°
79°
Sep
89°
73°
Oct
82°
63°
Nov
72°
57°
Dec
65°
48°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Baton Rouge today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Baton Rouge today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Baton Rouge today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Baton Rouge and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Baton Rouge?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Baton Rouge forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Baton Rouge?
Aug is typically the warmest month in Baton Rouge, with average highs around 97°F.
How cold does Baton Rouge get?
The coldest month in Baton Rouge is Jan, when overnight lows average about 45°F.
How much rain does Baton Rouge get?
Baton Rouge sees roughly 52 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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