The climate in the Lake Charles, LA Metro Area is typically mild and humid. The average annual temperature is around 65°F with an average of 5 inches of rain per month. Winters are usually mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Summers in the area are hot and humid, often reaching into the high 90s. Thunderstorms are common during these months as well. Summers also bring humidity levels that can be uncomfortable for some people who are not used to it. All in all, the weather in Lake Charles is quite moderate and pleasant year round.
Lake Charles Metro Area, Louisiana gets 62 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Charles Metro Area averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 215 sunny days per year in Lake Charles Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Charles Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 62 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year