Baton Rouge, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 84°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 13% |
| Tonight | 67°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph S | 18% |
| Wednesday | 80°F | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 16% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 1% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 11% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 27% |
| Friday | 80°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 19% |
| Friday Night | 54°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 3% |
| Saturday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 11% |
| Sunday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 8% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 3% |
| Monday | 74°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Baton Rouge, LA
Last spring frost
Feb 28
First fall frost
Nov 26
Growing season
272 days
Hardiness zone
9a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lsu Ben-Hur Farm, La (9.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.