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Louisiana Weather Forecast

Louisiana weather: 86°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 86°F now🕔 1:43 AM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November👥 4.6 million

Will it rain in Louisiana?

No - rain is unlikely in Louisiana today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu.

The next 7 days carry about 3.8 times a normal week's rain for August (1,5 in against 0,4 in).

16-day forecast for Louisiana

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast93° / 73°3%5 mph8
Sun, Aug 23🌧️ Showers98° / 78°26% · 0,2 in12 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle95° / 76°25% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle100° / 76°13% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Wed, Aug 26⛈️ Thunderstorm100° / 79°24% · 0,0 in11 mph8
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail91° / 79°52% · 0,4 in7 mph6
Fri, Aug 28⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail82° / 75°39% · 0,9 in9 mph3
Sat, Aug 29⛈️ Thunderstorm87° / 74°26% · 0,2 in7 mph6
Sun, Aug 30⛈️ Thunderstorm94° / 75°30% · 0,0 in7 mph7
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast97° / 76°25%7 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast99° / 77°20%6 mph9
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast99° / 77°24%6 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast99° / 77°27%9 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌤️ Mainly clear100° / 77°27%11 mph8
Sat, Sep 5⛅ Partly cloudy100° / 77°35%11 mph8
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Light drizzle99° / 78°36% · 0,0 in7 mph7

What this means for Louisiana

Compared with normal

Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 95°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Louisiana?

Louisiana is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 30.4515, -91.1871. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Louisiana right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with clear. Humidity is 68% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Louisiana?

February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Louisiana, which has a temperate climate. January, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Louisiana in?

Louisiana observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 1:43 AM.

How many people live in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a population of approximately 4.6 million.

What is the nearest airport to Louisiana?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 64 mi away and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 250 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Louisiana?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

What places are in Louisiana?

Louisiana covers 2 places in this atlas, including New Orleans and Orleans Parish.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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