What is today's weather forecast for Fort Polk, LA?

Today's forecast for Fort Polk shows a high of 72 degrees and a low of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Fort Polk, LA?

The 7-day forecast for Fort Polk shows highs from 62 to 75 degrees and lows from 41 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Fort Polk, LA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Fort Polk this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (40% chance), Monday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Fort Polk weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Fort Polk forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Fort Polk, LA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Dense Fog Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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61°F
Feels Like 61°F

Humidity 100% Dew Point 61°F Wind SSE 9 MPH Barometer 29.81 in.

Solar Rad 5 w/m² Visibility 4 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.9 mi. E of central Fort Polk
at 7:25 AM Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 18

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

40%

MonDec 22

20%

TueDec 23

WedDec 24

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 62°F to 75°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 61°F with lows around 40°F.

This Date in Weather History

1981 - A heavy lake-effect snow blanketed the southern and southeast shores of Lake Michigan leaving up to 22 inches of snow at Valparaiso IND.

Fort Polk, LA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: A chance of sprinkles before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

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