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Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 15 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Shreveport weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Shreveport, LA
Sunday, July 5 at 2:53 AM
75
°
Clear
Feels like
82°
Humidity
90%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
1:13 AM
Sunset
3:26 PM
Shreveport, LA
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastShreveport, LA: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 74 to 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 74°H 97°
Shreveport, LA
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    12%
    —
    97°74°—
  2. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Drizzle
    33%
    0.02″
    96°75°-1°
  3. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Light Drizzle
    33%
    —
    101°75°+5°
  4. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    101°78°0°
  5. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Overcast
    —
    —
    102°79°+1°
  6. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    —
    —
    102°79°0°
  7. Saturday
    Jul 11
    Partly Cloudy
    14%
    —
    102°79°0°
Shreveport, LA
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°65°85°105°12a6a12p6pnow 75°high 97°low 74°PRECIP %
Shreveport, LA
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
ESE
114° · backing 66°
Direction
ESE
114°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
9
mph
Peak 24h
16
avg 4
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 4 · pk 16 @ 9:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 144SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 66° from the ese.
Shreveport, LA
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1005.9
-0.5 mb in 3h · steady · 29.70 inHg
Now
1005.9
mb
3h
-0.5
mb
12h
-1.7
mb
24h
-2.1
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1005–1009
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1009.21004.71005.4
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Damp, unsettled regime — wet weather lingers nearby.
Shreveport, LA
Air quality
54
AQI
Moderate
→-1 in 6h

AQI 54 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 15.7 µg/m³ (AQI 63) with a 0.87 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERModerate
15.7μg/m³
PM 10Good
18μg/m³
NO₂Good
10μg/m³
OzoneGood
57μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.0

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 15.7 µg/m³ (AQI 63) with a 0.87 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.87
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUN7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³350
Shreveport, LA
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
15%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
26.1mi
UNLIMITED
86 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
07:53 UTC · Shreveport, LA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
07:53 UTC · Shreveport, LA · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Shreveport, LA
Satellite · infrared · animated
Shreveport, LA
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Shreveport, LA
Almanac · Sunday, July 5
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
1:13 AM
Daylight
14h 13m
Sunset
3:26 PM
Civil dusk
8:55 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Shreveport, LA
The moon
Waning Gibbous
75% illuminated
Moonrise
11:29 PM
Moonset
11:30 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Shreveport, LA
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Shreveport at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: March 2 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 71101, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106, 71107, 71108, 71109 +4 more

15-Day Forecast — Shreveport

  1. Sun98°74°12%
  2. Mon96°75°33%
  3. Tue101°75°33%
  4. Wed101°78°7%
  5. Thu102°79°2%
  6. Fri102°79°5%
  7. Sat102°79°14%
  8. Sun99°76°24%
  9. Mon99°75°22%
  10. Tue99°79°10%
  11. Wed103°79°6%
  12. Thu99°72°10%
  13. Fri99°77°19%
  14. Sat96°75°20%
  15. Sun94°75°26%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Shreveport

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Shreveport

SPC has placed Shreveport in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 186 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
Marchlettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash—
Maytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
July—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
Novemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots—
December——

A year in weather

August is Shreveport's warmest stretch (~84°F) and January its coldest (~48°F); precipitation crests in April at 5.2 inches and ebbs in August to 2.9 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January48°4.4″6
February52°4.3″6
March59°4.9″7
April66°5.2″5
May74°4.5″6
June81°4.8″6
July84°3.5″5
August84°2.9″4
September78°3.5″4
October67°4.6″5
November57°4.0″6
December50°4.9″6

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Shreveport runs from a 48°F January mean to 84°F in July, a 36°F seasonal spread, with near 51.4 inches of precipitation across about 66 wet days.

Shreveport's precipitation spreads evenly: April peaks at 5.2 inches on 5.3 wet days, while August holds 2.9 inches over 4.1 — no month dominates Shreveport's rain calendar. That lines Shreveport up with places like Lakeview, LA, Bossier City, LA and Greenwood, LA, fed by overlapping storm tracks.

With a coldest-month mean of 48°F, Shreveport stays mostly frost-free and grows year-round. The August peak near 84°F is Shreveport's real limit, pushing cool-season vegetables to spring and fall. Shreveport's coastal lots stay 4-7°F milder overnight than Shreveport's inland parcels.

Similar climates: Lakeview, LA, Bossier City, LA, Greenwood, LA, Blanchard, LA, Red Chute, LA.

Naturalist notes

Late April brings the return of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to Shreveport's gardens and parks.

Southern Magnolia trees begin their spectacular blooming period in May, filling the air with their distinctive fragrance.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Shreveport?
Frost typically leaves Shreveport by mid-March and returns to Shreveport near mid-December.
What is the rainy season in Shreveport?
April is the wettest month in Shreveport, about 5.2 inches on average; the year totals roughly 51 inches.
What is the warmest month in Shreveport?
On average August tops the year in Shreveport at about 84°F.
What is the coldest month in Shreveport?
The coldest stretch in Shreveport falls in January, around 48°F on average.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Shreveport?
Around mid-March, start frost-hardy crops in Shreveport; tomatoes and basil belong a fortnight later.
How many rainy days does Shreveport get?
Shreveport records around 66 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Shreveport?
Because Shreveport bottoms near 48°F in January, that winter low sets Shreveport's USDA zone — verify by ZIP.
What is the 10-day forecast for Shreveport?
Shreveport's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Shreveport?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Shreveport in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Shreveport?
Current conditions for Shreveport and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Shreveport forecast updated?
The Shreveport forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shreveport?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Shreveport are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Shreveport?
The next few days in Shreveport's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a humid subtropical zone, Shreveport, Louisiana swings from 48°F in the heart of winter to 84°F at midsummer — a 36°F arc.

In a typical year Shreveport records about 51 inches of precipitation on around 66 days.

Shreveport sits at 32.5°N; that 36°F seasonal swing frames planting windows and frost dates across Shreveport.

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ZIP codes in Shreveport

  • 71129
  • 71101
  • 71103
  • 71104
  • 71105
  • 71106
  • 71107
  • 71108
  • 71109
  • 71119
  • 71118
  • 71102
  • 71120
  • 71130
  • 71133
  • 71134
  • 71135
  • 71136
  • 71138
  • 71148
  • 71149
  • 71151
  • 71152
  • 71153
  • 71154
  • 71156
  • 71161
  • 71162
  • 71163
  • 71164
  • 71165
  • 71166

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.