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Central, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Central?
Central, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Central
- Population
- 28.3K
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Coordinates
- 30.55°, -91.04°
Central is a city in United States with a population of approximately 28.3K. Average temperatures range from 7°C (45°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July. The best time to visit is February, March, April, October, November.
Time in Central right now
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Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Central
Daylight in Central today
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Day length
14h 07m
Climate normals for Central
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February best
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good June
Poor July
Wet August
Wet September
Fair October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 10days (132 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 74% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February best | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 9°C | 10days (109 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 77% Humid | 5 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 11days (117 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 75% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 16°C | 26°C / 15°C | 11days (128 mm) Wet | 9.6h Good | 75% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 11days (135 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 16days (140 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 25°C | 38°C / 29°C | 21days (168 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 81% Humid | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 24°C | 38°C / 29°C | 20days (185 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 80% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 11days (118 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7 High | Fair | View Details |
| October best | 27°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 8days (77 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 8days (79 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 18°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 11days (113 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 78% Humid | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 16°C / 7°C . Feb: 20°C / 10°C . Mar: 23°C / 13°C . Apr: 25°C / 16°C . May: 29°C / 20°C . Jun: 32°C / 23°C . Jul: 32°C / 25°C . Aug: 32°C / 24°C . Sep: 31°C / 22°C . Oct: 27°C / 18°C . Nov: 22°C / 12°C . Dec: 18°C / 10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 132 mm. Feb: 109 mm. Mar: 117 mm. Apr: 128 mm. May: 135 mm. Jun: 140 mm. Jul: 168 mm. Aug: 185 mm. Sep: 118 mm. Oct: 77 mm. Nov: 79 mm. Dec: 113 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 74%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 75%. May: 77%. Jun: 79%. Jul: 81%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 77%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 74%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 14 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 11 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central has a population of approximately 28.3K.
The best months to visit Central are February, March, April, October, November, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Central receives approximately 1501mm of rainfall annually across 148 rainy days.
Central is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Central sits at an elevation of 20 m (66 ft) above sea level.