Weather forecast for today
Rapides, LA

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, Apr 5.

Thunderstorms
6:52 am

7:33 pm
CDT
Thunderstorms
79°F / 55°F
  • Wind: 20mph S
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 73%
  • Precipitation: 1.81"
  • UV index: 6
Today, in Rapides, the potential for thunderstorms remains.
Intense precipitation of 1.81" is forecasted. The maximum temperature will be a temperate 78.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be a mild 55.4°F.
The temperature is forecasted to correspond with the average April peak of 76.8°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 pm; the daylight will last for 12h and 41min.

Current condition

Cloudy
6:49 am CDT
Cloudy
  • 77°F
  • Feels like: 77°F
  • Wind: 16mph SSE
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 72°F
  • Pressure: 29.84"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, the sky is completely covered with thick clouds, leaving no sunshine.
The temperature is a moderately hot 77°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's expected 78.8°F.

Weather radar - Rapides, LA

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (6:49 am CDT) it is 77°F in Rapides.
What is the weather forecast for Rapides for today?
Today, storm systems may continue to produce thunderstorms.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today. Be wary - intense precipitation of 1.81" is anticipated.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature in Rapides will be 78.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 55.4°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 76.8°F in April. Today, the lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low temperature.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Rapides, sunrise will be at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:33 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Rapides have today?
In Rapides, today, there will be 12h and 41min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

7 am
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 15mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
8 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
9 am
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 16mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 am
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 17mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
11 am
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 18mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 61%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
12 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 19mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
1 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 19mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 19mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 71%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 6mi
3 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms / Wind
Thunderstorms / Wind
  • Wind: 20mph S
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 6mi
4 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 19mph S
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 70%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
5 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 19mph S
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 72%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 6mi
6 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 17mph S
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 74%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 4mi
7 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 15mph S
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 75%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Sunset: 7:33 pm
8 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Strong Storms
Strong Storms
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 3mi
9 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Strong Storms
Strong Storms
  • Wind: 13mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Strong Storms
Strong Storms
  • Wind: 12mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 92%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 2mi
11 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Strong Storms
Strong Storms
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 90%
  • Precipitation: 0.31"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Today, in Rapides, primarily unstable and occasionally overcast weather is forecasted.
Rain is predicted practically for the rest of the day. With moderate precipitation of 0.31", most rainfall is expected at 11 pm.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 68°F and the highest temperature of 78.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 11 am to 3 pm.
Today, the maximum will be in line with April's typical high. The night temperature will be also consistent with the standard April low of 56.7°F.
Updated: Apr 5, 2025 @ 11:49:51 UTC
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Rapides, Louisiana, USA

  • en: Rapides, Louisiana, USA
  • es: Rapides, Luisiana, EE.UU.
  • hr: 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: 6:52am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:52 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:33 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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