Weather forecast for today
Cankton, LA

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, Jun 17.

Heavy Thunderstorms
6:05 am

8:13 pm
CDT
Heavy Thunderstorms
82°F / 73°F
  • Wind: 11mph S
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 96%
  • Precipitation: 0.75"
  • UV index: 7
Today, in Cankton, rainy weather and heavy thunderstorms are expected.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is anticipated. The highest daytime temperature will reach a moderately hot 82.4°F, creating a slight contrast with the predicted nighttime low of a warm 73.4°F.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at a blazing 89.6°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
Meteorological data shows 82.4°F is more characteristic of May's climate profile than June's.
Sunrise was at 6:05 am and sunset will be at 8:13 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 9min.

Current condition

Thunder in the Vicinity
1:08 pm CDT
Thunder in the Vicinity
  • 81°F
  • Feels like: 84°F
  • Wind: 8mph SSW
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Dewpoint: 73°F
  • Pressure: 29.98"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 10
At the moment, there is storm activity in the area, producing distant thunder and lightning.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a moderately hot 80.6°F, with the feels-like temperature being calculated to be a warm 84.2°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum predicted 82.4°F for today.

Weather radar - Cankton, LA

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

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently in Cankton?
Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.
What is the temperature now?
At 1:08 pm CDT, the temperature is 80.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Cankton for today?
On Tuesday, severe thunderstorms may develop, producing heavy downpours and lightning.
Will it rain today?
Moderate precipitation of 0.75" is predicted. The likelihood of rainfall is high at 96%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 82.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 73.4°F. The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be slightly cooler than the average highest temperature of 89.2°F in June. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 72.9°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Tuesday, in Cankton, sunrise was at 6:05 am and sunset will be at 8:13 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Cankton, the length of the day today will be 14h and 9min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 89%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 6mi
3 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Thundershowers
Thundershowers
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 87%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 6mi
4 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 96%
  • Precipitation: 0.55"
  • Visibility: 2mi
5 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 81%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:13 pm
9 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 5mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
For the remainder of Tuesday, a combination of gloomy, turbulent and wet weather is predicted.
Rain is anticipated from 2 pm to 5 pm. With intense precipitation of 0.55", most rainfall is expected at 4 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 82.4°F and a minimum of 77°F. The feels-like temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 77°F and the highest temperature of 89.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
The forecasted maximum is more alike with May's typical high of 84.4°F than the average for June. The night temperature will be consistent with the standard June low of 72.9°F.
Updated: Jun 17, 2025 @ 18:08:59 UTC
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Cankton, Louisiana, USA

  • en: Cankton, Louisiana, USA
  • es: Cankton, Luisiana, EE.UU.
  • hr: Kenkton, Luizijana, SAD
  • sr: Kenkton, Luizijana, SAD
  • zh: 坎坷顿, 路易斯安那州, 美国
  • Latitude: 30.346033°
  • Longitude: -92.109567°
  • Elevation: 46 ft
  • Current time: 1:08pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:05 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:13 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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