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Opelousas, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Opelousas?
Opelousas, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Opelousas
- Population
- 16.6K
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Coordinates
- 30.53°, -92.08°
Opelousas is a city in United States with a population of approximately 16.6K. Average temperatures range from 7°C (44°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in August. The best time to visit is March, April, October, November.
Time in Opelousas right now
Open full time & time zone page 01:29 29
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Opelousas
Daylight in Opelousas today
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Day length
14h 07m
Climate normals for Opelousas
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good June
Fair July
Wet August
Poor 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 (135 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 73% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 8°C | 11days (97 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 77% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 11days (106 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 75% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 25°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 11days (128 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 74% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 11days (148 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 27°C | 14days (117 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 25°C | 38°C / 29°C | 18days (148 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 79% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 25°C | 38°C / 29°C | 17days (170 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 31°C / 22°C | 35°C / 25°C | 12days (106 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7 High | Fair | View Details |
| October best | 28°C / 18°C | 29°C / 18°C | 6days (71 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 9days (79 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 72% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 19°C / 10°C | 18°C / 8°C | 10days (131 mm) Wet | 6.5h Fair | 77% 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 / 15°C . May: 29°C / 20°C . Jun: 32°C / 23°C . Jul: 33°C / 25°C . Aug: 33°C / 25°C . Sep: 31°C / 22°C . Oct: 28°C / 18°C . Nov: 22°C / 12°C . Dec: 19°C / 10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 135 mm. Feb: 97 mm. Mar: 106 mm. Apr: 128 mm. May: 148 mm. Jun: 117 mm. Jul: 148 mm. Aug: 170 mm. Sep: 106 mm. Oct: 71 mm. Nov: 79 mm. Dec: 131 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 73%. Feb: 77%. Mar: 75%. Apr: 74%. May: 75%. Jun: 77%. Jul: 79%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. 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
Opelousas has a population of approximately 16.6K.
The best months to visit Opelousas are March, April, October, November, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Opelousas receives approximately 1436mm of rainfall annually across 140 rainy days.
Opelousas is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Opelousas sits at an elevation of 20 m (66 ft) above sea level.