Feels like94°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy
82°💧 None💨 2 mphH 88%30.03 inHg
Feels like94°FWind direction southGusts —Humidity 88%Cloud cover 86%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy night
76°💧 None💨 1 mphH 99%30.09 inHg
Feels like87°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 79%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
75°💧 None💨 2 mphH 100%30.09 inHg
Feels like84°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly sunny
89°💧 None💨 5 mphH 70%30.09 inHg
Feels like98°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 36%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy
78°💧 None💨 1 mphH 95%30.03 inHg
Feels like88°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 89%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Thursday
Mostly clear night
75°💧 None💨 1 mphH 100%30.03 inHg
Feels like85°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 16%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
75°💧 None💨 3 mphH 100%30.03 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly sunny
87°💧 None💨 3 mphH 65%30.03 inHg
Feels like96°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 13%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly sunny
81°💧 None💨 5 mphH 86%29.97 inHg
Feels like89°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 12%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Friday
Clear night
77°💧 None💨 4 mphH 97%30.03 inHg
Feels like85°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
74°💧 None💨 2 mphH 100%30.00 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 100%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Light rain
87°💧 None💨 4 mphH 69%30.00 inHg
Feels like96°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
79°💧 None💨 4 mphH 92%29.94 inHg
Feels like88°FWind direction northwestGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 99%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Saturday
Mostly cloudy night
75°💧 None💨 4 mphH 99%29.97 inHg
Feels like84°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 99%Cloud cover 88%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly sunny
74°💧 None💨 7 mphH 97%29.97 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 17%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
85°💧 None💨 10 mphH 51%29.97 inHg
Feels like85°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 51%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
78°💧 None💨 5 mphH 64%29.91 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 64%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Sunday
Clear night
71°💧 None💨 7 mphH 69%29.94 inHg
Feels like70°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 69%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Sunny
65°💧 None💨 6 mphH 76%29.97 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 76%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly sunny
81°💧 None💨 9 mphH 48%29.97 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 48%Cloud cover 28%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly sunny
76°💧 None💨 5 mphH 65%29.91 inHg
Feels like77°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 65%Cloud cover 26%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Monday
Clear night
67°💧 None💨 5 mphH 75%29.94 inHg
Feels like67°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Mostly sunny
63°💧 None💨 5 mphH 84%29.97 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 26%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly sunny
83°💧 None💨 5 mphH 46%29.97 inHg
Feels like83°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 46%Cloud cover 16%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Sunny
77°💧 None💨 4 mphH 63%29.91 inHg
Feels like80°FWind direction northGusts —Humidity 63%Cloud cover 1%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Tuesday
Mostly clear night
69°💧 None💨 1 mphH 81%29.97 inHg
Feels like73°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 81%Cloud cover 14%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Partly cloudy
67°💧 None💨 5 mphH 91%30.03 inHg
Feels like69°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 72%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Mostly sunny
87°💧 None💨 6 mphH 44%30.06 inHg
Feels like87°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 44%Cloud cover 28%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Mostly sunny
80°💧 None💨 4 mphH 59%30.03 inHg
Feels like82°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 59%Cloud cover 11%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Wednesday
Clear night
71°💧 None💨 6 mphH 68%30.09 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 68%Cloud cover 5%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
66°💧 None💨 6 mphH 73%30.15 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 73%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly cloudy
83°💧 None💨 10 mphH 37%30.15 inHg
Feels like79°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 37%Cloud cover 94%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly sunny
78°💧 None💨 5 mphH 53%30.06 inHg
Feels like78°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 53%Cloud cover 36%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Thursday
Partly cloudy night
68°💧 None💨 5 mphH 75%30.09 inHg
Feels like68°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 75%Cloud cover 59%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Sunny
64°💧 None💨 5 mphH 77%30.06 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.06 inHg
In Cankton and, more broadly, across the state of Louisiana:
Expect a mix of sun and clouds as the afternoon progresses, with temperatures remaining hot, ranging from 79 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be light, coming from the southeast at around 8 mph, with occasional gusts up to 16 mph. No rain is forecasted for the evening, so conditions will remain dry. As the evening settles in, temperatures will gradually cool but stay warm, making for a mild and comfortable night. Winds are expected to stay gentle throughout the evening, providing a calm backdrop to the clear-to-partly cloudy skies. Overall, it looks like a warm and dry evening with light breezes, ideal for outdoor activities or relaxing after a warm day.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
A gas emitted mainly by traffic and some industrial activity. High exposure can affect respiratory health.
✓Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.
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UV & HEALTH
UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Cankton
Maximum daily UVToday, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low3–5 Moderate6–7 High8–10 Very high11+ Extreme
DayMaximum UVAir quality
TodayUV 9,2Very high🙂Fair
TomorrowUV 8,5Very high🙂Fair
FridayUV 9,2Very high🙂Fair
SaturdayUV 4,4Moderate😊Good
SundayUV 9,0Very high😊Good
MondayUV 8,0Very high—Unavailable
TuesdayUV 9,0Very high—Unavailable
Hourly UV index today
6:00 PMUV 0,47:00 PMUV 0,0
🩺
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
⌄
☀️
Very high UV risk
Use SPF 50+ sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Seek shade and limit exposure around midday.
🌬️
Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
💧
Stay hydrated
Drink water regularly, especially during physical activity or prolonged sun exposure.
🏃
Best in the morning or late in the day
For walking, running or cycling, prefer the early morning or late afternoon.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Cankton
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · CANKTON, LOUISIANA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 4:00 AM–5:00 AM.
92/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT4:00 AM–5:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 8:42 PM–5:29 AM
☁Cloud cover5%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight2%
New Moon · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 74° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors2–4/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min77%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Cankton were last refreshed today at 5:08 PM. The current forecast period extends through 11/09/2026 at 3:00 PM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.