Lake Charles, LA has a humid subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. July temperatures can reach as high as 95°F while winter temperatures usually remain in the mid-50s. The area receives around 53 inches of precipitation a year, mostly during the late spring and early summer months. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms during the summer months that can bring hail and strong winds. Lake Charles is well known for its mild winters, making it an ideal place to live for those looking to escape harsher climates found elsewhere.
Lake Charles, Louisiana gets 62 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Charles averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Lake Charles. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Charles gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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