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Weather in Lake Charles, Louisiana

01:38 PM

Now

90° F

Feels Like 95°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 7 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Humidity 38 %

Today

Day 91°

Night 68°

Precipitation 2 %

Wind 6 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.

Lake Charles Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on October 01, 2025 12:36 PM

Air quality in Lake Charles

NOW

73 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 15.11 µg/m³

PM10 15.14 µg/m³

O₃ 55.42 ppb

NO₂ 6.43 ppb

SO₂ 0.63 ppb

CO 162.57 ppb

PM_2.5 – 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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