What is the air quality in Lake Charles today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lake Charles is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.72 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Lake Charles right now?

The current temperature in Lake Charles is 34.8°C (feels like 39.3°C). Humidity is 46.3% and wind speed is 50.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Lake Charles?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 14.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Lake Charles, United States

Drizzle

34.8°C · 46.3% humidity

34.8°

Feels 39.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 8am

24 11am

24 2pm

24 5pm

24 8pm

25 11pm

27 2am

25 5am

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Lake Charles's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

46.3%

Humidity

50.9 km/h

Wind SW

1017.3 hPa

Pressure

14.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.72 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Lake Charles?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.55.72 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX14.9

Extreme

What is the 7-day forecast for Lake Charles?

09-05

34.8° 24.3°

0.56 mm

09-06

37.3° 24.4°

09-07

36.6° 24.0°

09-08

29.8° 20.0°

1.44 mm

09-09

33.2° 25.0°

2.38 mm

09-10

37.6° 22.6°

0.69 mm

09-11

29.9° 25.0°

4.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.3°C

What cities are near Lake Charles?

25 Sulphur 31 Orange 26 Groves 26 Port Arthur 26 Nederland 20 Beaumont 28 Opelousas 28 Lafayette 27 New Iberia 24 Alexandria

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-05T16:36 UTC.