Rapides Parish Climate
Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Avg Annual Temp
66.4°F
Annual Precip
59.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Extreme Heat Days
94.48333333333332
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Rapides Parish Weather
A classic southern climate
Rapides Parish averages 66.4°F annually, making it much warmer than the national median. This central Louisiana location experiences high humidity and consistent warmth.
Close to the state average
The parish temperature of 66.4°F is nearly identical to the Louisiana state average of 67.0°F. It serves as a benchmark for the state's interior weather patterns.
Wetter than its neighbors
Rapides receives 59.3 inches of rain, making it wetter than nearby Natchitoches Parish at 55.9 inches. It also matches the high regional count of 94 extreme heat days.
Intense heat and soft winters
Summers are hot, averaging 81.5°F with 94 days over 90°F annually. Winters are mild at 50.5°F, and snow is extremely rare at 0.1 inches per year.
Plan for heavy summer rain
Expect frequent thunderstorms during the 59.3-inch annual rainfall cycle. Cooling is essential for the 94 days of extreme heat, so maintain efficient insulation and AC units.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.