About Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, in Louisiana, United States, is home to roughly 76,100 people in the Central Time Zone at 30.2°N latitude.

Lake Charles has a humid subtropical climate. Average annual temperature is 70°F, with January lows around 43°F and July highs near 92°F. The city averages 60 inches of precipitation per year. The wettest month is typically June; the driest is February.