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Central weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Central swings 52°F across the year, from 97°F highs in August to 45°F lows in January, and September is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 54 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
August
97°F average high
Coldest month
January
45°F average low
Wettest month
September
54 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
January, February, March and April
Residents
28,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Central and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Central hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Central 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Central, Louisiana (LA) is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 97°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 45°F), with roughly 54 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Central right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Central climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
45°
Feb
68°
50°
Mar
73°
55°
Apr
78°
60°
May
86°
68°
Jun
91°
73°
Jul
94°
76°
Aug
97°
78°
Sep
89°
71°
Oct
82°
61°
Nov
72°
55°
Dec
65°
47°

Which forecast is most accurate in Central?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
83
/100rank #1
91±0.9°F96±1.3 mph6581% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
52
/100rank #2
75±2.5°F87±4.0 mph045% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Central today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Central today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Central today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Central and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Central?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Central (CheckWeather Score 83/100), ahead of the American at 52. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Central?
August is typically the warmest month in Central, with average highs around 97°F.
How cold does Central get?
The coldest month in Central is January, when overnight lows average about 45°F.
How much rain does Central get?
Central sees roughly 54 in of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.

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