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Today | Weather | Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Weather in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

02:10 AM
Now
Rainy NightRainy night, precipitation in the form of water droplets falling from the sky at night.
75° F
Feels Like 79°
Precipitation 51 %
Wind 5 mph
Humidity 91 %
Today
Sunny with a Chance of ThunderstormsSunny weather with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms developing later in the day.
Day 91°
Night 72°
Precipitation 55 %
Wind 7 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Other:

Partly sunny with a storm in spots in the afternoon.

Baton Rouge Weather Forecast Updated

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Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 27, 2024)

Sunny with a Chance of ThunderstormsSunny weather with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms developing later in the day.

Day

99°

Night

75°

Wind

7 mph

UV Index

10

Precipitation

40

Air quality in Baton Rouge

NOW
62 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 12.87 µg/m³
PM10 13.00 µg/m³
O₃ 46.87 ppb
NO₂ 5.91 ppb
SO₂ 1.09 ppb
CO 210.49 ppb
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is currently in the acceptable range. However, sensitive individuals should be aware of potential risks from certain pollutants.

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