Weather forecast for todayRapides, LA

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:46 pm CDT

  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphNNE 20°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Dewpoint: 43°F
  • Pressure: 30.38"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 7
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Currently, in Rapides, the sun is out in full force, making the weather bright and warm.
The temperature is a comfortable 66.2°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the maximum of 71.6°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 72°F
  • 45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphNNE 30°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • UV index: 7
  • Sunrise: 7:14 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:36 pm CDT
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Today, sunshine and minimal clouds are in the outlook.
Temperature measurements will peak at a pleasant 71.6°F, with a considerable drop to a low of a brisk 44.6°F.
Today, the maximum temperature is expected to align with November's average high of 66.7°F instead of October's.
Sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 22min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 72°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 57°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 pm - 10 pm 0%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphNNE 31°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 7
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  • 2 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 6
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  • 3 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 28°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
  • ▼
  • 6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphNE 36°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:36 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 29°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 9 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphNNE 28°
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphNNE 27°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Rapides, primarily bright and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 55.4°F and a maximum of 71.6°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 4 pm.
Today, the forecast temperature is more alike with November's average maximum of 66.7°F than October's. Forecast models suggest a low also more resembling November's typical minimum of 48.6°F than October's usual 58.5°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 17:46:34 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 12:46 pm CDT, the temperature is 66.2°F.

On Saturday, sun-filled conditions are expected to persist.

Today, the highest temperature in Rapides will be 71.6°F, while the lowest temperature will be 44.6°F.
The highest temperature today will be a few degrees lower than the average maximum temperature in October. The lowest temperature will be notably lower than the average low of 58.5°F.

On Saturday, in Rapides, sunrise was at 7:14 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm (CDT).

In Rapides, the length of the day today will be 11h and 22min.