Henderson, Louisiana Weather
Henderson, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Henderson, St. Martin Parish.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Henderson. Tide source:
Flight conditions near Henderson. Data source: locating…
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Henderson.
About Henderson, Louisiana
Henderson unfolds under a vast, humid sky, a place where the flat, fertile land of St. Martin Parish seems to gently cradle the bayous and lazy waterways that define its character. It lies 15.0 miles east-north-east of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 66°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-north-east of Breaux Bridge. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, hums with the incessant song of cicadas, a constant, almost tangible presence. Spanish moss, like aged lace, drapes from the ancient oaks that line the roads, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the verdant, sprawling landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, warm shafts, illuminating patches of palmetto and the occasional glint of water in the shallow ditches. The very ground here feels saturated, giving the impression that life springs forth with an insistent, verdant energy. Henderson’s story is intrinsically linked to the rich, alluvial soil and the waters that have shaped its existence for generations. Historically, the region has been a vital hub for agriculture, with sugarcane and rice cultivation defining its economic backbone for over a century, a legacy still evident in the broad fields that stretch towards the horizon. The bayous, once arteries of commerce and connection, continue to hold a special place, their quiet depths reflecting the enduring spirit of the Acadians who settled this land. Local traditions, particularly the vibrant Cajun culture, permeate the atmosphere, evident in the lively music that spills from open doors and the hearty, flavorful cuisine that is a hallmark of this unique locality. The pace of life in Henderson is one of quiet industry, where the rhythms of the seasons and the gentle flow of the water dictate the day.
Live animated radar for Henderson and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Henderson, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.313253°N, 91.790392°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70517 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Henderson, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Henderson, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Henderson includes coordinates 30.313253°N, 91.790392°W, situated in St. Martin Parish. ZIP code 70517. Telephone area code: 985. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
