Weather forecast for today
Ridgecrest, LA

Weather forecast for today

Sunday, Apr 27.

PM Thunderstorms
6:22 am

7:44 pm
CDT
PM Thunderstorms
86°F / 66°F
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • UV index: 10
Today, rain with scattered lightning is expected during the afternoon.
The likelihood of rain is high. However, precipitation will be light. The highest temperature will be a tropical 86°F, while the lowest anticipated temperature is an enjoyable 66.2°F.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at a humid 91.4°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
An unusual hotter pattern is expected, as the day’s high matches May's typical max of 82.9°F.
Sunrise was at 6:22 am and sunset will be at 7:44 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 22min.

Current condition

Sunny
11:49 am CDT
Sunny
  • 82°F
  • Feels like: 88°F
  • Wind: 2mph SW
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Dewpoint: 70°F
  • Pressure: 30.1"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 9
At the moment, in Ridgecrest, no clouds, just endless sunshine warming the day.
The temperature is a moderately hot 82.4°F, the feels-like temperature is slightly different, assessed at a hot 87.8°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's expected 86°F.

Weather radar - Ridgecrest, LA

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
Currently (11:49 am CDT) it is 82.4°F in Ridgecrest. Feels-like temperature is 87.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Ridgecrest for today?
Today, expect stormy weather in the afternoon with lightning and gusts.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.16" is anticipated. The possibility of rainfall is 51%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 86°F, while the minimum temperature will be 66.2°F. The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 91.4°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be noticeably higher than the average maximum of 75.6°F in April. The lowest temperature today will be also uncommonly higher than the average low of 56.7°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Sunday, in Ridgecrest, sunrise was at 6:22 am and sunset will be at 7:44 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Ridgecrest have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 22min.

Hourly weather forecast

12 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 2mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30.09"Hg
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SW
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Precip. probability: 20%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 9mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 86°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:44 pm
8 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SE
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 4mph SE
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 4mph SE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Ridgecrest, a combination of primarily overcast and occasionally sun-filled and lightning-active weather is predicted.
With a probability of 51%, moderate rainfall is forecasted at 3 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 73.4°F and a maximum of 86°F. The hottest part of the day will be at 2 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm.
Today, the temperature will feel more similar to May's average high than the usual for April. The minimum temperature will be also more alike with May's average low of 64.6°F than April's typical 56.7°F.
Updated: Apr 27, 2025 @ 16:49:27 UTC
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Ridgecrest, Louisiana, USA

  • en: Ridgecrest, Louisiana, USA
  • es: Ridgecrest, Luisiana, EE.UU.
  • hr: Ridžkrest, Luizijana, SAD
  • sr: Ridžkrest, Luizijana, SAD
  • zh: 里奇克莱斯特, 路易斯安那州, 美国
  • Latitude: 31.602944°
  • Longitude: -91.527898°
  • Elevation: 56 ft
  • Current time: 11:49am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:22 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:44 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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