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Lake Charles weather

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Thunderstorm,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 87° in Lake Charles today. Tomorrow looks mostly clear around 89°, with a 80% chance of rain.

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
86°
Thunderstorm
Today 86°·Low 78°·Rain 80%
AmericanNOAA GFS
89°
Showers
Today 89°·Low 77°·Rain 80%
EuropeanECMWF
86°
Thunderstorm
Today 86°·Low 77°·Rain 100%

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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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Thunderstorm
87° 77°
models agree
Tomorrow
Mostly clear
89° 76°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
93° 77°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
93° 78°
models agree
Wed
Thunderstorm
90° 77°
models agree
Thu
Light drizzle
90° 77°
models agree
Fri
Thunderstorm
91° 77°
±5°
Sat
Light drizzle
90° 78°
models agree
Sun
Thunderstorm
91° 78°
±6°
Mon
Drizzle
91° 77°
±8°
Tue
Heavy drizzle
91° 75°
±9°
Wed
Light drizzle
90° 72°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
90° 68°
models agree
Fri
Clear
92° 66°
models agree

Lake Charles, 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 Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
83
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F95±1.5 mph7184% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
69
/100rank #2
78±2.2°F94±2.0 mph4268% 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.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°86° to 89°±20%80% to 100% chance
Tomorrow±2°88° to 90°±68%12% to 80% chance
Mon±3°92° to 95°±53%19% to 72% chance
Tue±3°92° to 95°±17%47% to 64% chance
Wed±3°89° to 92°±10%59% to 69% 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
06:52
Sunset
19:30
Daylight
12h 38m

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 69. 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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