Lake Charles, Louisiana Weather
Lake Charles, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Lake Charles. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Lake Charles is published on the Chennault International Airport (KCWF) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Lake Charles have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Lake Charles: Lake Charles Regional Airport (KLCH) 11 km · Southland Field (KUXL) 19 km · De Quincy Industrial Airpark (K5R8) 34 km · Orange County Airport (KORG) 59 km
Conditions reported at KCWF describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lake Charles specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles rests on the western edge of Louisiana, a place where the humid air carries the scent of marsh and industry. It lies 48.2 miles east-north-east of Port Arthur, TX (from Port Arthur, TX: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Sulphur. The landscape is a gentle embrace of bayous and coastal plains, where the Calcasieu River flows toward the Gulf, shaping a terrain that has long been a crossroads. Its history is intertwined with the exploration and settlement of this fertile delta, growing from a humble trading post into a vital hub for commerce. The economy of Lake Charles has historically been anchored by its deepwater port and the surrounding petrochemical industry, a constant hum of activity that shapes the city's skyline and its livelihood, drawing wealth from the earth and the sea. The cultural character of Lake Charles is a vibrant blend, touched by its Creole heritage and Southern charm, evident in its lively festivals and the warmth of its people, particularly as the sun dips low, painting the sky in hues of fiery orange and soft lavender. Among its notable landmarks, the USS Orleck Naval Museum offers a glimpse into maritime history, while the historic Charpentier Historic District showcases architectural echoes of a bygone era. The city is home to McNeese State University, fostering a spirit of learning and community engagement. While professional sports teams may not define Lake Charles, its residents find joy in local athletics and the camaraderie they bring. The Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association brings a burst of revelry each year, a true testament to the region's festive spirit, and the city has been the birthplace of notable individuals who have left their mark on the world.
Live animated radar for Lake Charles 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 | Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.226595°N, 93.217376°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70601, 70605, 70602, 70606, 70607 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Charles, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Charles, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Lake Charles includes coordinates 30.226595°N, 93.217376°W, situated in Calcasieu Parish. ZIP code 70601, 70605, 70602, 70606, 70607. 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. 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.
