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Louisiana Weather Forecast

Louisiana weather: 66°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 66°F now🕔 4:28 PM 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 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 0% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,5 in).

16-day forecast for Louisiana

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Oct 24☀️ Clear sky82° / 53°0%7 mph6
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast80° / 52°0%8 mph6
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast80° / 56°0%8 mph5
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast80° / 62°0%7 mph6
Wed, Oct 28☁️ Overcast83° / 63°1%8 mph6
Thu, Oct 29☁️ Overcast83° / 60°1%8 mph6
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast83° / 64°6%11 mph5
Sat, Oct 31☁️ Overcast85° / 65°41%11 mph5
Sun, Nov 1🌤️ Mainly clear90° / 67°27%7 mph5
Mon, Nov 2⛅ Partly cloudy90° / 69°15%6 mph5
Tue, Nov 3☁️ Overcast90° / 69°10%11 mph5
Wed, Nov 4🌤️ Mainly clear89° / 69°9%10 mph5
Thu, Nov 5☁️ Overcast90° / 70°6%5 mph5
Fri, Nov 6☁️ Overcast92° / 71°16%8 mph5
Sat, Nov 7☁️ Overcast88° / 69°17%11 mph5
Sun, Nov 8🌤️ Mainly clear91° / 69°27%9 mph5

What this means for Louisiana

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 82°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 66°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
  • 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 66°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 4 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 4:28 PM.

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 October 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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