Current conditions at
Lafayette, Lafayette Regional Airport (KLFT)
Lat: 30.2°NLon: 91.99°WElev: 39ft.
Overcast
48°F
9°C
| Humidity | 68% |
| Wind Speed | N 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.12 in (1019.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 38°F (3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 3 Dec 12:53 pm CST |
Extended Forecast for
Opelousas LA
This Afternoon
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Chance
Showers then
Heavy RainThursday
High: 56 °F
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 51 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 44 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 60 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudySunday
High: 65 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
A chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 47. Light east wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Opelousas LA
30.52°N 92.1°W
30.52°N 92.1°W
12:46 pm CST Dec 3, 2025
1pm CST Dec 3, 2025-6pm CST Dec 9, 2025
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