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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Rapides, Louisiana, is another mild winter month, with an average temperature varying between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C). Rapides reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 56.1°F (13.4°C) at the peak and 40.6°F (4.8°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Rapides, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.1°F (7.3°C) and max 61°F (16.1°C). February's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61°F (16.1°C), showing a minute difference from January's 56.1°F (13.4°C). Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rapides, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C). Rapides experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from an enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C) in February to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April in Rapides, Louisiana, is a moderately hot spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.7°F (13.7°C) and max 76.8°F (24.9°C). The arrival of April witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C) in March to a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Rapides, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 64.8°F (18.2°C) and max 84.6°F (29.2°C). In Rapides, stepping into May brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from April's 76.8°F (24.9°C) to a still warm 84.6°F (29.2°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Rapides, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average high of 91.2°F (32.9°C). The average high-temperature mildly increases in June, edging from a moderately hot 84.6°F (29.2°C) in May to a hot 91.2°F (32.9°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Rapides, Louisiana, is another tropical summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 73°F (22.8°C) and an average high of 93.2°F (34°C). July, with average temperatures reaching a high of 93.2°F (34°C) and a low of 73°F (22.8°C), is the warmest month. During July, the heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 120.2°F (49°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Rapides, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73°F (22.8°C) and 92.8°F (33.8°C). August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 92.8°F (33.8°C), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a tropical month in Rapides, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 88°F (31.1°C). With the onset of September, the average high-temperature stands at a still tropical 88°F (31.1°C), closely aligned with August's 92.8°F (33.8°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another warm autumn month in Rapides, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C). With October's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a hot 88°F (31.1°C) in September to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Rapides, is another comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C). Onset of November comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C) in October to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a refreshing month in Rapides, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C). With the onset of December, Rapides's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What are the coldest months?
Rapides's January weather, with an average high temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) and an average low temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.
How much does it rain?
In Rapides, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.9 days and collects up to 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow?
January, February and December are months with snowfall.
When does it snow the most?
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.6 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.
How many days does it snow?
Throughout the year, there are 1.2 snowfall days, and 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the most humid month?
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.
When it does not snow?
March through November are months without snowfall.
When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Rapides?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
When are the longest days?
With an average of 14h and 12min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index in Rapides are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the warmest month?
July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 93.2°F (34°C) and an average low-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).
What month has the most sunshine?
With an average of 10.2h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.
What is the least humid month?
October is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
What is the driest month?
November is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 10h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Rapides.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.9h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Rapides, LA
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.1°F).
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).
Average pressure
Rapides, LA
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.1"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.94"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.13"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed
Rapides, LA
- Average wind speed in January:
7.1mph - Average wind speed in February:
7.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
7.1mph - Average wind speed in April:
7.2mph - Average wind speed in May:
6.2mph - Average wind speed in June:
5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5mph).
Average humidity
Rapides, LA
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall
Rapides, LA
- Average rainfall in January:
2.99" - Average rainfall in February:
2.76" - Average rainfall in March:
3.11" - Average rainfall in April:
3.31" - Average rainfall in May:
2.95" - Average rainfall in June:
2.36"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.23" - Average rainfall in August:
3.62" - Average rainfall in September:
2.44" - Average rainfall in October:
3.19" - Average rainfall in November:
2.17" - Average rainfall in December:
3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").
Average rainfall days
Rapides, LA
- Average rainfall days in January:
11.5 days - Average rainfall days in February:
12.9 days - Average rainfall days in March:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
14.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
14.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.7 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
17.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
17.1 days - Average rainfall days in September:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.9 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10 days - Average rainfall days in December:
13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.9 days).
Average snowfall
Rapides, LA
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days
Rapides, LA
- Average snowfall days in January:
0.6 days - Average snowfall days in February:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
0 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0 days - Average snowfall days in November:
0 days - Average snowfall days in December:
0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Rapides, LA
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 2min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 1min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 5min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 1min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 2min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 2min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 4min - Average daylight in December:
10h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in January:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 5min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 3min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 1min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 3min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Rapides, LA
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.5 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14.2 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
11.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
11.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
13.4 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in November:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in December:
15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index
Rapides, LA
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover
Rapides, LA
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility
Rapides, LA
The months with the highest visibility are January, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, July, August and September (5mi).
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