Weather forecast for todayTaft, LA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 9:17 am CDT

  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphNW 320°
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 59°F
  • Pressure: 30.16"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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At the moment, a vibrant sun is lighting up the sky, with no sign of clouds.
The temperature is a breezy 64.4°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 80.6°F forecasted for today.

Thursday Oct 22, 2026

  • 81°F
  • 57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • UV index: 7
  • Sunrise: 7:08 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:23 pm CDT
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Today, in Taft, expect bright skies and plenty of sunshine.
Temperature span will be from a high of a moderately hot 80.6°F to a low of a refreshing 57.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is estimated at 80.6°F.
The high is anticipated to coincide with October's normal of 79.2°F.
Sunrise was at 7:08 am and sunset will be at 6:23 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 16min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 79°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 61°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 12 am 4%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 10 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNE 13°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 11 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNE 22°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 12 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 1 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 31°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 7
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  • 2 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 33°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 3 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNE 37°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 33°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNNE 23°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphNW 324°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:23 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphWSW 252°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 227°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 216°
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 230°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphW 265°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Taft, mostly cloudless and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 78.8°F and the lowest temperature of 60.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The maximum temperature will be close to the average high of 79.2°F in October. The minimum temperature will be more consistent with November's average low of 55.4°F than October's typical 65.1°F.
Updated: Oct 22, 2026 @ 14:17:12 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 9:17 am CDT is 64.4°F.

Today, skies are expected to be clear and full of sunshine.

Today, the highest temperature will be 80.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 57.2°F. The maximum heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is assessed at 80.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 79.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average low of 65.1°F.

On Thursday, in Taft, sunrise was at 7:08 am and sunset will be at 6:23 pm (CDT).

In Taft, Louisiana, today, there will be 11h and 16min of daylight.