Weather forecast for today
Pelican, LA

Weather forecast for today

Friday, May 2.

Heavy Thunderstorms
6:25 am

7:56 pm
CDT
Heavy Thunderstorms
75°F / 61°F
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 2.2"
  • UV index: 6
Today, frequent lightning and strong thunderstorms will dominate the forecast.
Excessive precipitation of 2.2" is expected. Temperatures are forecasted to range from a maximum of a moderately hot 75.2°F to a minimum of a comfortable 60.8°F.
Temperatures are lower than average, more in line with April's norm of 76.6°F than with May's 84.7°F.
Sunrise will be at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:56 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 31min.

Current condition

Fair
5:17 am CDT
Fair
  • 70°F
  • Feels like: 70°F
  • Wind: 4mph SE
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Dewpoint: 66°F
  • Pressure: 29.89"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 0
At the moment, the day unfolds with fair skies and light winds.
The temperature is a delightful 69.8°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Weather radar - Pelican, LA

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The temperature at 5:17 am CDT is 69.8°F.
What is the weather forecast for Pelican for today?
On Friday, severe thunderstorms may develop, producing heavy downpours and lightning.
Will it rain today?
Yes, it will rain today. Weather alert - destructive precipitation of 2.2" is forecasted.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 75.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 60.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be significantly lower than the average highest temperature of 84.7°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 63.9°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Friday, in Pelican, sunrise will be at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:56 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Pelican, Louisiana, the length of the day today will be 13h and 31min.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Sunrise: 6:25 am
8 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
10 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 59%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 69%
  • Precipitation: 0.43"
  • Visibility: 2mi
6 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 5mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 98%
  • Precipitation: 0.47"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Sunset: 7:56 pm
8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 3mph NE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 93%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 2mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
Today, a combination of thunderstorm-prone, dull and damp weather is expected.
Rain is expected from 12 pm to 11 pm. With increased precipitation of 0.47", most rainfall is expected at 6 pm.
The temperature will be between a minimum of 64.4°F and a maximum of 75.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 10 am to 1 pm.
The day’s peak temperature will reflect April's norm of 76.6°F more than May's 84.7°F. The lowest temperature is close to May's typical minimum of 63.9°F.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 10:17:00 UTC
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Pelican, Louisiana, USA

  • en: Pelican, Louisiana, USA
  • es: Pelican, Luisiana, EE.UU.
  • hr: Pelikan, Luizijana, SAD
  • sr: Pelikan, Luizijana, SAD
  • zh: 佩利肯, 路易斯安那州, 美国
  • Latitude: 31.882129°
  • Longitude: -93.586335°
  • Elevation: 312 ft
  • Current time: 5:17am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:25 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:56 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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