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Today weather in Baton Rouge
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
23°
Patchy rain possible
Official weather alert: Flood Watch. Baton Rouge will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 23 °F and cooling to about 12 °F in the evening. It'll be quite breezy in Baton Rouge Today with average wind speeds of 20 km/h. Rain is highly likely at 89%, but with light accumulations around 3.54 mm.
23° / 12°
Temp
89%
Rain
20 km/h
Wind
74%
Humidity
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| temperatures | 12.4° | 12.3° | 12.3° | 12.4° | 12.5° | 12.6° | 12.8° | Sunrise | 12.2° | 13.8° | 15.1° | 16.8° | 18.4° | 20° | 21.3° | 22.3° | 22.6° | 22.3° | 21.7° | 20.1° | 18° | Sunset | 16.4° | 15.2° | 14.3° | 13.6° | |
| wind speed | 20 km/h | 16 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h | 17 km/h | 21 km/h | 20 km/h | 20 km/h | 21 km/h | 21 km/h | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | 18 km/h | 17 km/h | 14 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 41° | 12° | 45° | 38° | 29° | 38° | 35° | 19° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 18° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 30° | 34° | 30° | 23° | 22° | 28° | |||
| wind direction | NE | NNE | NE | NE | NNE | NE | NE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NE | NNE | NNE | NNE | NNE | |||
| Precipitation | 1.5 mm | 0.8 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.6 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 71% | 0% | 87% | 86% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 94% | 94% | 94% | 94% | 93% | 93% | 92% | 93% | 89% | 86% | 81% | 76% | 71% | 63% | 57% | 55% | 52% | 41% | 48% | 59% | 63% | 65% | 65% | 64% | |||
| dew point | 11.4° | 11.3° | 11.2° | 11.5° | 11.3° | 11.5° | 11.5° | 11.7° | 11.9° | 12.1° | 13.2° | 14.3° | 14.6° | 14.2° | 13.8° | 13.7° | 12.5° | 8.3° | 9.7° | 10.4° | 8.9° | 8.3° | 7.5° | 6.9° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 2 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 16 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 63% | 58% | 84% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 75% | 74% | 1% | 9% | 21% | 10% | 4% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 6.8 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Baton Rouge today
The weather in Baton Rouge today is expected to be noticeably cooler than usual, with a forecast temperature of 23 °F, compared to an average of 27 °F for May 2nd in recent years.
temperatures
23 °F
rain
3.5 mm
wind
20 km/h
UV
Very High
Baton Rouge daylight overview ☀️
Today in Baton Rouge, The sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 19:44, giving a total daylight duration of 13 hours and 24 minutes.
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The weather today in Baton Rouge - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Baton Rouge?
The maximum temperature for today in Baton Rouge is expected to be 23° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Baton Rouge? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 89% chance of rain in Baton Rouge today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Baton Rouge? 🌀
The wind in Baton Rouge is expected to blow at 20 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Baton Rouge today?
Given the forecast of 23 °F with a 89% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Baton Rouge today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Baton Rouge today?
The sun is expected to rise at 06:20 and set at 19:44 in Baton Rouge.
How accurate is the weather forecast Baton Rouge today? ✅
Baton Rouge weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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