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Clear,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 92° in Lake Charles today. Tomorrow looks clear around 94°, with a 1% chance of rain.

92°72°
94°73°
94°75°
94°76°
96°76°
94°75°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±6°Mondaymodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
92°
Clear
Today 92°·Low 73°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
93°
Clear
Today 93°·Low 72°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
90°
Clear
Today 90°·Low 71°·Rain 0%
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Lake Charles weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Lake Charles swings 49°F across the year, from 95°F highs in August to 46°F lows in January, and April is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 61 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
95°F average high
Coldest month
January
46°F average low
Wettest month
April
61 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and November
Residents
76,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Lake Charles and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Lake Charles hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Lake Charles 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Clear
92° 72°
models agree
Tomorrow
Clear
94° 73°
models agree
Sun
Mostly clear
94° 75°
±6°
Mon
Light drizzle
94° 76°
models agree
Tue
Drizzle
96° 76°
models agree
Wed
Mostly clear
94° 75°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
93° 74°
±9°
Fri
Mostly clear
92° 72°
±9°
Sat
Mostly clear
92° 73°
±10°
Sun
Mostly clear
91° 71°
±8°
Mon
Drizzle
91° 71°
±6°
Tue
Showers
86° 72°
±5°
Wed
Mostly clear
87° 67°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
88° 64°
±6°

Lake Charles, Louisiana (LA) is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 95°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 46°F), with roughly 61 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lake Charles right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Lake Charles climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
46°
Feb
68°
51°
Mar
73°
57°
Apr
77°
61°
May
85°
70°
Jun
90°
75°
Jul
90°
77°
Aug
95°
79°
Sep
90°
73°
Oct
83°
64°
Nov
73°
57°
Dec
66°
49°

Which forecast is most accurate in Lake Charles?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
83
/100rank #1
86±1.4°F95±1.5 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
79±2.1°F93±2.1 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 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°90° to 93°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±3°92° to 95°±1%0% to 1% chance
Sun±6°90° to 96°±23%4% to 27% chance
Mon±2°93° to 95°±3%17% to 20% chance
Tue±1°96° to 97°±42%15% to 57% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Lake Charles

today, local time
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
19:14
Daylight
12h 15m

Common questions

What's the weather in Lake Charles today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Lake Charles (CheckWeather Score 83/100), ahead of the American at 73. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Lake Charles?
August is typically the warmest month in Lake Charles, with average highs around 95°F.
How cold does Lake Charles get?
The coldest month in Lake Charles is January, when overnight lows average about 46°F.
How much rain does Lake Charles get?
Lake Charles sees roughly 61 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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