Water Temperature of Lake Charles in Lake Charles, LA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 3:00 AM CDT
Today's Tides
Low: April 3, 6:49 AM, -0.17 ft
High: April 3, 3:21 PM, 1.49 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Millennium Park; Calcasieu RiverStation Name: Lake Charles
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet / 2 meters
Sensor Depth: -3.8 feet / -1.2 meters
Nearest Address:
1204 Lake Shore Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Calcasieu County
GPS Coordinates: 30.223611, -93.221667
Nearby Water Temperatures
Calcasieu River, Westlake, LA (5.3 mi)Calcasieu Ship Channel, Cameron, LA (32.3 mi)
Sabine Lake, Port Arthur, TX (42.5 mi)
Intracoastal Waterway, Port Arthur, TX (49.1 mi)
Sabine Pass, Port Arthur, TX (52.4 mi)
Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal, Beaumont, TX (57.2 mi)
Galveston Bay, High Island, TX (82.4 mi)
Rollover Pass, Port Bolivar, TX (91.6 mi)
Lake Charlotte, Wallisville, TX (92.6 mi)
Trinity River, Wallisville, TX (94.7 mi)
Trinity River, Liberty, TX (94.8 mi)
Old River Cutoff, Moss Bluff, TX (95.2 mi)
Old River, Wallisville, TX (95.6 mi)
Trinity River, Liberty, TX (96.1 mi)
Old River Lake, Cove, TX (98.2 mi)
Weather for Lake Charles, Louisiana
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 81.1°F
Wind: ESE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 81°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 72°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 72°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 49°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 6:24 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:56 AM - 7:26 AM5:54 PM - 8:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM12:23 AM - 1:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Wed April 2, 2025, 9:48 AM
Expires: Thu April 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Mermentau River Near Mermentau Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 9:48AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Wed April 2, 2025, 9:48 AM
Expires: Thu April 3, 2025, 10:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Louisiana... Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice Vermilion River At Lafayette, Surrey Street Gage ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Texas... Bayou Nezpique Near Basile Mermentau River Near Mermentau Sabine River Near Deweyville ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Louisiana... Calcasieu River near White Oak Park Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1100 AM CDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park. Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.7 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 2 at 2:16PM CDT until April 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Wed April 2, 2025, 2:16 PM
Expires: Thu April 3, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Southern Calcasieu, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange Counties. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued April 2 at 2:16PM CDT until April 3 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Wed April 2, 2025, 2:16 PM
Expires: Thu April 3, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Southern Calcasieu, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange Counties. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 1:47PM CDT until April 2 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Effective: Wed April 2, 2025, 1:47 PM
Expires: Thu April 3, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.7°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 6:24 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:56 AM - 7:26 AM5:54 PM - 8:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM12:23 AM - 1:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.9°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 7:24 PM
Moonset: 1:56 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:57 AM - 8:27 AM6:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Minor Periods
11:25 AM - 12:55 AM1:26 AM - 2:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.3°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 8:19 PM
Moonset: 2:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:55 AM - 9:25 AM7:49 PM - 10:19 PM
Minor Periods
12:29 AM - 1:59 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 9:10 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 60.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:49 AM - 10:19 AM8:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor Periods
1:32 PM - 3:02 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.3°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 9:57 PM
Moonset: 4:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:38 AM - 11:08 AM9:27 PM - 11:57 PM
Minor Periods
2:33 PM - 4:03 PM3:42 AM - 5:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5