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Jena, LA Weather

Updated: Mon Jul 13th 2026 7:30 AM CDT

Partly Cloudy

74^°F 23^°C

Feels Like 78^°F / 26^°C

Jena, LA weather condition is Partly Cloudy and 74°F.

Today's Weather in Jena,LA

The current weather in Jena LA as of 7:30 AM CDT on Mon Jul 13th 2026, has a sky condition of Partly Cloudy with the visibility of 8 mile(s) and the UV index at 0.1. It is 74 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 78 degrees with a forecasted high of 86 and low of 71. The barometric pressure is 30.09 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 100 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 72 degrees fahrenheit which is falling. Wind direction is from the West-Southwest at 2.2 miles per hour, gusting at 2.7 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:12 AM and Sunset is at 8:15 PM. The moon phase is a New Moon moon rising at 4:41 AM with 0% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.09 inHg. rising
Humidity 100% rising
Heat Index 78°F
Wind from WSW. 2.2 mph
Wind Gust 2.7 miles per hour
Wind Chill 73°F
UV Index 0.1

Dew Point 72°F falling
Visibility 8 mi.
Sunrise 6:12 AM
Sunset 8:15 PM
Moonrise 4:41 AM
Moonset 7:48 PM
Moon Phase New Moon Moon 0%

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5 Day Forecast

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 86°F and a low of 71°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 82% chance with an estimated 0.25in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 88%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 86° \| Lo 71°	88%	82% \| est. 0.25in	0%	10.1 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 90°F and a low of 69°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 82% chance with an estimated 0.26in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 83%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 69°	83%	82% \| est. 0.26in	0%	7.8 mph

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy with a high of 84°F and a low of 71°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 76% chance with an estimated 0.16in. Winds will be light at 10mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 85%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 84° \| Lo 71°	85%	76% \| est. 0.16in	0%	9.4 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 93°F and a low of 70°F. 17%% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be light at 6mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 72%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 93° \| Lo 70°	72%	17% \| est. 0.01in	0%	6 mph

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy with a high of 93°F and a low of 73°F. 40%% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0.03in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 72%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 93° \| Lo 73°	72%	40% \| est. 0.03in	0%	10.3 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 74^°F. The morning temperature of 73°^F is lowest at 5am with the daytime high of 86°^F at 3pm and a low around 71°^F at 10pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.12^inHg at 10am and lowest being 30.05^inHg at 6pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 10.1^mph at 5pm, while the slowest is 1.8^mph around 6am; expect wind gusts peaking 12.8^mph at 5pm.

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Current National Weather

Record Heat Across Great Basin to Northern Plains 07-12 to 07-14

Updated Sun Jul 12th 2026, 6:02am PDT

This weekend brings extreme heat across the Great Basin and Northern Plains with potential record highs. The heatwave reaches its peak today with some areas like Salt Lake City, UT and Billings, MT potentially hitting all-time highs. Meanwhile, heavy rain from the southern Appalachians to the Carolinas may shift to the central Gulf Coast and central Texas early next week. Stay alert for flash flooding risks.

Extreme Heat Alert

Residents in the Great Basin to Northern Plains should prepare for scorching temperatures today, with some areas expecting to break records. Stay cool and hydrated, and try to limit outdoor activities. A cold front will start to bring relief later today as cooler air moves from the Pacific Northwest into Montana, though Northern Plains will still experience high temperatures into early this week.

Rain and Flooding Alerts

Sunday: The southern Appalachians to Carolinas will see ongoing showers and thunderstorms, raising concerns for flash flooding. Heavy rains could bring quick downpours along this corridor.

Monday to Tuesday: The focus shifts to the central Gulf Coast and central Texas. Expect heavy rain as moisture persists along a stationary front. Watch for flash flooding.

In the southeast, scattered heavy showers will lessen the flash flood risk on Monday, but potential remains. In southern Arizona and New Mexico, monsoonal thunderstorms may cause some flash flooding.

This weather report is valid for ZIP code 71342, accurately covering the area of Jena, LA.