What is today's weather forecast for Vacherie, LA?

Today's forecast for Vacherie shows a high of 74 degrees and a low of 57 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Vacherie shows highs from 48 to 76 degrees and lows from 30 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Vacherie, LA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Vacherie this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Sunday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Vacherie weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Vacherie 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.

Vacherie, LA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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43°F
Feels Like 43°F

Humidity 93% Dew Point 41°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.03 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5.4 mi. N of central Vacherie
at 3:30 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 12

20%

SatDec 13

SunDec 14

20%

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 74°F, reaching 76°F before cooling to 48°F, then recovering to 76°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 65°F and lows around 46°F.

This Date in Weather History

1969 - The worst tornado of record for western Washington State tracked south of Seattle, traveling five miles, from Des Moines to Kent. The tornado, 50 to 200 yards in width, began as a waterspout over Puget Sound. One person was injured and the tornado caused half a million dollars damage.

Vacherie, LA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 12

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Patchy dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Widespread frost, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

About Vacherie, LA

Vacherie is an unincorporated community in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the New Orleans Metropolitan Area. The name of the place derives from the French word for cowshed. On the SW side of the community used to be the 1,969 ft (600 m) WZRH/KVDU-Tower, a guyed mast noted as the tallest tower in the state of Louisiana. It fell in 2021 after being damaged by Hurricane Ida. The best known location in the community is the Oak Alley Plantation. There are several other historic plantations in the area: Laura, Desire, St. Joseph, and Felicity. The last two were combined in 1890. Vacherie was used as a filming location for the TV series True Detective.

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