What is the air quality in Lake Charles today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lake Charles is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Lake Charles right now?

The current temperature in Lake Charles is 25.1°C (feels like 25.1°C). Humidity is 29.4% and wind speed is 27.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Lake Charles?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Lake Charles, United States

Clear

25.1°C · 29.4% humidity

25.1°

Feels 25.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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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.

29.4%

Humidity

27.3 km/h

Wind NW

1020.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.0 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Lake Charles?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

17h · 1 station

PM2.56.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

6.0

Median

6.0

Average

5.8

Low

6.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 8.2 · Bias: +2.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Lake Charles?

10-20

25.1° 6.6°

10-21

26.0° 14.0°

0.56 mm

10-22

28.3° 13.6°

10-23

28.7° 14.0°

1.88 mm

10-24

25.3° 16.9°

1.44 mm

10-25

23.5° 11.1°

10-26

28.7° 8.8°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Lake Charles?

Westlake site, Louisiana, USA

9.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Westlake site, Louisiana, USA

9.5 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Westlake site, Louisiana, USA

9.5 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Lake Charles?

25 Sulphur 29 Orange 5 Groves 5 Port Arthur 5 Nederland 29 Beaumont 27 Opelousas 27 Lafayette 34 New Iberia 27 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 2026-10-20T20:06 UTC.