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United StatesThe climate of Lake Charles
The current climate in Lake Charles features temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Charles in recent years was 42°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Lake Charles gets 1569 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,0 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The hurricane season in Lake Charles runs from June to November.
Best time to visit Lake Charles?
The best time to visit Lake Charles for sunny weather is February, March, July and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake Charles. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Lake Charles
The climate table of Lake Charles shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 84 | 83 | 137 | 178 | 167 | 69 | 190 | 168 | 140 | 151 | 99 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Lake Charles
Yearly Temperature in Lake Charles
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lake Charles
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake Charles
Average Snowfall per Month in Lake Charles
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake Charles
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Lake Charles
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Average weather in Lake Charles by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Charles. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.