Lake Charles, in Louisiana, United States, is home to roughly 76,100 people in the Central Time Zone at 30.2°N latitude.
In 2025, Lake Charles recorded an average annual temperature of 70°F — right at the 30-year normal of 70°F. The hottest day reached 98°F in July; the coldest was 12°F in January. Total precipitation was 56 inches (drier than usual). The wettest month was May.
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