Violet, Louisiana Weather
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Violet weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast13%—84°73°—
- FridayJun 5Light Drizzle79%0.02″86°73°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers80%—86°75°0°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers46%—88°74°+2°
- MondayJun 8Overcast10%—90°73°+2°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast21%—91°74°+1°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast27%—92°76°+1°
PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.73 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 46 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 14 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 46
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 14
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.73 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.73
- Wind
- light
- 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).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:59 AM
- Moonset
- 2:28 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Violet at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 14 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, 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 — Violet
SPC has placed Violet in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
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.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Violet's warmest month is August (~85°F mean) and its coldest is January (~54°F). Rainfall peaks in August (6.5 inches) and bottoms out in November (3.6 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 5.3″ | 6 |
| February | 58° | 4.1″ | 6 |
| March | 64° | 4.6″ | 5 |
| April | 71° | 5.9″ | 5 |
| May | 78° | 4.9″ | 5 |
| June | 83° | 6.0″ | 9 |
| July | 84° | 6.3″ | 10 |
| August | 85° | 6.5″ | 8 |
| September | 81° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| October | 73° | 3.6″ | 5 |
| November | 63° | 3.6″ | 4 |
| December | 56° | 4.6″ | 6 |
Regional context
Violet sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Shreveport, LA, Lafayette, LA, Lake Charles, LA.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Violet?
- Violet's last spring frost typically falls around mid-February, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Violet?
- August is the wettest month with about 6.5 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 60 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Violet?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 85°F.
- What is the coldest month in Violet?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 54°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Violet?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Violet get?
- Violet averages about 75 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Violet?
- Violet's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Violet, Louisiana sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 54°F while July averages 84°F — a 30°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Violet receives about 60 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 75 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (29.9°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.