Lake Charles, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 15 °C (low) to 25.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1620 Millimeters. Lake Charles is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 °C | 16.2 °C | 160.27 mm |
| February | 7.6 °C | 18.2 °C | 104.65 mm |
| March | 10.9 °C | 21.8 °C | 96.27 mm |
| April | 14.7 °C | 25.2 °C | 118.36 mm |
| May | 19.3 °C | 28.9 °C | 137.41 mm |
| June | 22.7 °C | 31.8 °C | 172.97 mm |
| July | 23.7 °C | 32.8 °C | 163.32 mm |
| August | 23.4 °C | 33.2 °C | 156.72 mm |
| September | 20.9 °C | 31.3 °C | 139.45 mm |
| October | 15.2 °C | 27.1 °C | 122.68 mm |
| November | 9.8 °C | 21.4 °C | 118.36 mm |
| December | 6.6 °C | 17.4 °C | 129.54 mm |
| Annual | 15 °C | 25.4 °C | 1620 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |