What is the weather in Zachary, LA right now?

The latest observation from Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field was 61°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 8:35 AM CDT.

What is the high temperature today in Zachary, LA?

The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 83°F. Mostly Sunny.

Will it rain in Zachary, LA in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Zachary, LA?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 77°F to 83°F and up to a 39% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Zachary, LA today?

Sunrise is about 7:15 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:21 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Zachary, LA?

At Baton Rouge Ryan AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 81°F and the normal low is 58°F.

Checked Oct 27, 2026

Zachary, LA Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Zachary, LA current weather

61°F

Clear

H 83° / L 55°Feels like 61°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field (8.7 mi away), 10/27/2026, 8:35 AM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 1:57 AM

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10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/27Low 55°High 83°
Today: Mostly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 81 in the afternoon. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 51°High 85°
Wednesday: Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny
Thu10/29Low 56°High 84°
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny
Fri10/3015% chance of precipitationLow 63°High 85°
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly Sunny
Sat10/3154% chance of precipitationLow 64°High 84°
Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun11/110% chance of precipitationLow 63°High 85°
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Mon11/210% chance of precipitationLow 61°High 86°
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend39% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 83°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 83°. Low that night near 55°. About 0.51 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend16% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 78°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of rain. High near 78°. Low that night near 49°. About 0.01 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blendLow 48°High 77°
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 77°. Low that night near 48°. About 0.04 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 30.660, -91.174 from the NWS LIX office, updated 10/27/2026, 1:57 AM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KBTR (Baton Rouge/Ryan Fld, 9 mi), model run 10/27/2026, 3:00 AM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now56°Sunny0%5 mph
9 AM62°Sunny0%5 mph
10 AM70°Sunny0%5 mph
11 AM75°Sunny0%5 mph
12 PM79°Sunny0%5 mph
1 PM81°Mostly Sunny0%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

TueNow56° 0% Sky 25%5g10
9 AM62° 0% Sky 22%5g10
10 AM70° 0% Sky 19%5g10
11 AM75° 0% Sky 4%5g10
12 PM79° 0% Sky 20%5g10
1 PM81° 0% Sky 31%5
2 PM81° 0% Sky 34%5
3 PM83° 0% Sky 43%5
4 PM82° 0% Sky 63%5
5 PM81° 0% Sky 69%5
6 PM79° 0% Sky 52%5
7 PM72° 0% Sky 56%5
8 PM67° 0% Sky 67%5
9 PM64° 0% Sky 72%5
10 PM63° 0% Sky 77%5
11 PM61° 0% Sky 76%5
Wed 10/2812 AM60° 0% Sky 73%0g6
1 AM59° 0% Sky 70%0g6
2 AM57° 0% Sky 38%0g6
3 AM57° 0% Sky 46%0g6
4 AM56° 0% Sky 22%0g6
5 AM56° 0% Sky 24%0g6
6 AM55° 0% Sky 21%5
7 AM55° 0% Sky 10%5
8 AM56° 0% Sky 10%5
9 AM62° 0% Sky 9%5
10 AM72° 0% Sky 5%5
11 AM76° 0% Sky 17%5
12 PM80° 0% Sky 7%5
1 PM82° 0% Sky 8%5
2 PM83° 0% Sky 0%5
3 PM84° 0% Sky 0%5
4 PM83° 0% Sky 6%5
5 PM83° 0% Sky 8%5
6 PM79° 0% Sky 15%5
7 PM72° 0% Sky 8%5
8 PM66° 0% Sky 0%5
9 PM63° 0% Sky 4%5
10 PM61° 0% Sky 8%0g5
11 PM59° 0% Sky 9%0g5
Thu 10/2912 AM57° 0% Sky 9%0g5
1 AM56° 0% Sky 10%0g5
2 AM55° 0% Sky 11%0g6
3 AM54° 0% Sky 11%0g6
4 AM53° 0% Sky 12%5
5 AM51° 0% Sky 14%5
6 AM51° 0% Sky 17%5
7 AM52° 0% Sky 19%5
8 AM57° 0% Sky 15%5
9 AM64° 0% Sky 11%5
10 AM70° 0% Sky 7%5
11 AM75° 0% Sky 8%5
12 PM79° 0% Sky 8%5g10
1 PM82° 0% Sky 9%5g12
2 PM84° 0% Sky 9%10
3 PM84° 0% Sky 9%10
4 PM83° 0% Sky 9%10
5 PM80° 0% Sky 11%5g10
6 PM76° 0% Sky 13%5
7 PM72° 0% Sky 15%5
8 PM68° 0% Sky 18%5
9 PM65° 0% Sky 21%5
10 PM62° 0% Sky 24%5
11 PM60° 0% Sky 29%5
Fri 10/3012 AM59° 0% Sky 35%0g6
1 AM59° 0% Sky 40%0g6
2 AM58° 0% Sky 46%0g7
3 AM58° 0% Sky 53%5
4 AM58° 0% Sky 59%5
5 AM57° 0% Sky 62%5
6 AM56° 0% Sky 64%5g10
7 AM57° 0% Sky 67%5g10
8 AM61° 0% Sky 62%10
9 AM67° 0% Sky 57%10
10 AM72° 0% Sky 52%10
11 AM76° 0% Sky 53%10
12 PM80° 0% Sky 53%10
1 PM82° 5% Sky 54%10g15
2 PM84° 5% Sky 50%10g15
3 PM85° 5% Sky 46%10g15
4 PM84° 5% Sky 42%10g15
5 PM82° 5% Sky 45%10
6 PM79° 5% Sky 49%10
7 PM76° 8% Sky 52%10
8 PM73° 8% Sky 52%5g13
9 PM70° 8% Sky 52%5g12
10 PM68° 8% Sky 52%5g12
11 PM66° 8% Sky 52%5g10
Sat 10/3112 AM66° 8% Sky 52%5g10
1 AM65° 15% Sky 48%5
2 AM64° 15% Sky 48%5
3 AM64° 15% Sky 48%5
4 AM64° 15% Sky 48%5
5 AM63° 15% Sky 48%5
6 AM63° 15% Sky 48%5g10
7 AM64° 30%0.01"Sky 57%5g10
8 AM67° 30%0.01"Sky 57%5g10
9 AM70° 30%0.01"Sky 57%10
10 AM74° 30%0.01"Sky 57%10
11 AM77° 30%0.01"Sky 57%10
12 PM80°Feels 83°30%0.01"Sky 57%10
1 PM82°Feels 85°54%0.05"Sky 49%10
2 PM83°Feels 87°54%0.05"Sky 49%10
3 PM84°Feels 87°54%0.05"Sky 49%5g13
4 PM83°Feels 86°54%0.05"Sky 49%5g12
5 PM81°Feels 84°54%0.05"Sky 49%5g10
6 PM78° 54%0.05"Sky 49%5g10
7 PM75° 31%0.02"Sky 48%5
8 PM72° 31%0.02"Sky 48%5
9 PM70° 31%0.02"Sky 48%5
10 PM68° 31%0.02"Sky 48%5
11 PM67° 31%0.02"Sky 48%5
Sun 11/112 AM67° 31%0.02"Sky 48%5
1 AM67° 15%0.02"Sky 45%0g7
1 AM67° 15%0.02"Sky 45%0g7
2 AM66° 15%0.02"Sky 45%0g6
3 AM66° 15%0.02"Sky 45%0g6
4 AM65° 15%0.02"Sky 45%0g6
5 AM64° 15%0.02"Sky 45%0g6
6 AM65° 8% Sky 61%0g6
7 AM68° 8% Sky 61%0g6
8 AM71° 8% Sky 61%5
9 AM75° 8% Sky 61%5
10 AM78° 8% Sky 61%5
11 AM81°Feels 84°8% Sky 61%5
12 PM83°Feels 86°10% Sky 31%5
1 PM85°Feels 88°10% Sky 31%5
2 PM85° 10% Sky 31%5
3 PM85° 10% Sky 31%5
4 PM83° 10% Sky 31%5
5 PM80° 10% Sky 31%5
6 PM77° 2% Sky 43%5
7 PM73° 2% Sky 43%5
8 PM70° 2% Sky 43%5
9 PM67° 2% Sky 43%0g6
10 PM66° 2% Sky 43%0g6
11 PM66° 2% Sky 43%0g6
Mon 11/212 AM66° 2% Sky 43%0g6
1 AM65° 2% Sky 43%0g6
2 AM65° 2% Sky 43%5
3 AM64° 2% Sky 43%5
4 AM63° 2% Sky 43%5
5 AM63° 2% Sky 43%5
6 AM64° 3% Sky 62%5
7 AM67° 3% Sky 62%5
8 AM71° 3% Sky 62%5
9 AM75° 3% Sky 62%5g10
10 AM79° 3% Sky 62%10
11 AM82°Feels 85°3% Sky 62%10
12 PM84° 10% Sky 33%10
1 PM85° 10% Sky 33%10g15
2 PM86° 10% Sky 33%15
3 PM85° 10% Sky 33%15
4 PM83° 10% Sky 33%10g17
5 PM81° 10% Sky 33%10g16

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/27/2026, 1:57 AM CDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Louisiana hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: Turkey Creek Fire (5 acres)

Drought

By county

East Baton Rouge Parish, week of 10/20/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Zachary, LA right now?: The latest observation from Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Ryan Field was 61°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 8:35 AM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Zachary, LA?: The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 83°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Zachary, LA in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Zachary, LA?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 77°F to 83°F and up to a 39% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zachary, LA today?: Sunrise is about 7:15 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:21 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Zachary, LA?: At Baton Rouge Ryan AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 81°F and the normal low is 58°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hr 5 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 98% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:51 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:45 PM
Moonrise: 7:12 PM
Moonset: 8:52 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 81°, low 58°, precipitation 4.84 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Baton Rouge Ryan AP, 9 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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