Weather forecast for todayRapides, LA
Weather forecast for today
Current condition 3:43 am CDT
- 50°F
- Feels like:50°F
Clear
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 3mphWSW 250°
- Humidity: 63%
- Dewpoint: 37°F
- Pressure: 30.2"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Currently, the weather remains clear and calm throughout the day.
The temperature is a fresh 50°F. The current temperature is near the lowest anticipated 48.2°F for today.
The temperature is a fresh 50°F. The current temperature is near the lowest anticipated 48.2°F for today.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
- 81°F
- 48°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 7mphENE 64°
- Humidity: 57%
- UV index: 6
- Sunrise: 7:17 am CDT
- Sunset: 6:33 pm CDT
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Today, on Tuesday, October 20, expect sunny weather with a crisp, clear sky.
Temperatures are predicted to move from a peak of a warm 80.6°F to a low of a chilly 48.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F.
The maximum temperature will align with October's usual high of 78.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:33 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 16min.
Temperatures are predicted to move from a peak of a warm 80.6°F to a low of a chilly 48.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F.
The maximum temperature will align with October's usual high of 78.4°F.
Sunrise will be at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:33 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 16min.
Hourly overview
Hourly temperatures
Warmest hour: 4 pm 79°C.
Coldest period: 4 am - 8 am 50°C.
Coldest period: 4 am - 8 am 50°C.
Chance of precipitation
Highest chance: 4 am - 8 am 2%.
Hourly weather forecast
- 4 am
- 50°F
- Feels like:50°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 3mphENE 65°
- Humidity: 66%
- Pressure: 30.18"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 6 am
- 50°F
- Feels like:48°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 3mphENE 66°
- Humidity: 75%
- Pressure: 30.21"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:17 am
- 8 am
- 50°F
- Feels like:50°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 2mphNE 54°
- Humidity: 88%
- Pressure: 30.24"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 10 am
- 64°F
- Feels like:64°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 5mphENE 74°
- Humidity: 61%
- Pressure: 30.24"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 3
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- 12 pm
- 73°F
- Feels like:73°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 6mphENE 64°
- Humidity: 45%
- Pressure: 30.21"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 6
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- 2 pm
- 77°F
- Feels like:77°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 6mphENE 58°
- Humidity: 37%
- Pressure: 30.18"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 6
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- 4 pm
- 79°F
- Feels like:79°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 6mphNE 54°
- Humidity: 33%
- Pressure: 30.15"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 2
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- 6 pm
- 75°F
- Feels like:75°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 6mphENE 64°
- Humidity: 37%
- Pressure: 30.12"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:33 pm
- 8 pm
- 64°F
- Feels like:64°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphNE 49°
- Humidity: 55%
- Pressure: 30.15"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 10 pm
- 61°F
- Feels like:61°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 2mphENE 56°
- Humidity: 64%
- Pressure: 30.18"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Today, in Rapides, bright and mostly sunny weather is expected.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 50°F and the highest temperature of 78.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The highest temperature will be close to October's average maximum of 78.4°F. The expected low will be more consistent with what’s common in November than the current October average of 58.5°F.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 50°F and the highest temperature of 78.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The highest temperature will be close to October's average maximum of 78.4°F. The expected low will be more consistent with what’s common in November than the current October average of 58.5°F.
Updated: Oct 20, 2026 @ 08:43:12 UTC
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Frequently asked questions
The current temperature (3:43 am CDT) is 50°F.
Today, the forecast calls for abundant sunshine.
Today, the maximum temperature will be 80.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 48.2°F. The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is computed to be 82.4°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 78.4°F in October. The lowest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average low of 58.5°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 78.4°F in October. The lowest temperature will be uncommonly lower than the average low of 58.5°F.
On Tuesday, in Rapides, sunrise will be at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:33 pm (CDT).
In Rapides, today, there will be 11h and 16min of daylight.
Rapides, Louisiana, USA
- en: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
- es: Rapides, Luisiana, EE.UU.
- hr: Rapids, Luizijana, SAD
- mk: Rapids, Luizijana, SAD
- sr: Rapids, Luizijana, SAD
- zh: Rapides, 路易斯安那州, 美国
- Latitude: 31.363513°
- Longitude: -92.586810°
- Elevation: 85 ft
- Current time: 3:43am CDT
- Sunrise: 7:17 am CDT
- Sunset: 6:33 pm CDT
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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