Lake Charles, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
94°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 94°F | Sunny | 10 mph SE | 0% |
| Tonight | 76°F | Clear | 0 to 10 mph SE | 1% |
| Sunday | 94°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph SE | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 77°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 10 mph S | 2% |
| Monday | 95°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 14% |
| Monday Night | 78°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 14% |
| Tuesday | 98°F | Sunny | 5 mph NE | 11% |
| Tuesday Night | 78°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 11% |
| Wednesday | 97°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 8% |
| Wednesday Night | 77°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 8% |
| Thursday | 95°F | Sunny | 10 mph NE | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 75°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Friday | 93°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 74°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Lake Charles, LA
Last spring frost
Feb 14
First fall frost
Dec 7
Growing season
299 days
Hardiness zone
9b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lake Charles, La (6.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.