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DeRidder Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

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A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Saturday at 75° · coldest night Tuesday at 45°

The short of it: DeRidder weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 9 °C (48 °F) with light rain, feeling like 6 °C (43 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (51 °F), low 8 °C (46 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 43 mm (1.7 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 04:30 local time.

DERIDDER, Sunday. — Passing showers are the word from the DeRidder station, with a high of 51° and a low of 46°. That is 20° colder than DeRidder usually sees in November, when highs average 71°. Winds are light from the E, gusting to 9 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 75°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 45°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 1.8 in. in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in DeRidder runs from 46° at night to 71° by day, with some 5.5 in. of rain. August is the warmest month here at 94°, January the coldest at 39°, and December the wettest with 7.0 in.. The best months to ride in are March and November.

The sun is up 10 h 36 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 187 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast49°43°3 mph0.00 in.
5 AMLight rain47°43°3 mph0.04 in.
6 AMRain47°42°4 mph0.1 in.
7 AMLight rain46°43°2 mph0.06 in.
8 AMLight rain46°41°4 mph0.07 in.
9 AMLight rain46°42°5 mph0.03 in.
10 AMLight rain47°42°6 mph0.01 in.
11 AMOvercast49°44°6 mph–
12 PMOvercast50°45°5 mph–
1 PMOvercast51°46°5 mph–
2 PMOvercast51°47°5 mph0.00 in.
3 PMLight showers51°47°5 mph0.01 in.
4 PMRain50°47°5 mph0.2 in.
5 PMRain50°46°5 mph0.2 in.
6 PMRain50°45°5 mph0.1 in.
7 PMLight rain49°44°7 mph0.07 in.
8 PMLight rain48°43°5 mph0.09 in.
9 PMRain47°42°5 mph0.2 in.
10 PMRain47°43°5 mph0.2 in.
11 PMRain48°43°6 mph0.1 in.
12 AMLight rain48°44°5 mph0.02 in.
1 AMLight rain48°44°5 mph0.04 in.
2 AMLight rain48°43°5 mph0.05 in.
3 AMLight rain48°43°5 mph0.04 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light showers, high 51°, low 46°, 1.6 in. of rain, gusts to 15 mph. Sun up 6:39 AM, down 5:15 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today46°51°1.6 in.15 mph10 h 36 min
Monday47°60°0.2 in.13 mph10 h 34 min
Tuesday45°67°dry12 mph10 h 33 min
Wednesday51°73°dry10 mph10 h 31 min
Thursday55°75°dry11 mph10 h 30 min
Friday53°75°dry11 mph10 h 30 min
Saturday54°75°dry9 mph10 h 28 min

Warmest: Saturday at 75°. Wettest: today, 1.6 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: today, 15 mph.

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The Almanac · DeRidder Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in DeRidder, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 1.3 in. more rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 33 min
Average wind
6 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 10° against October, to near 71°; nights run about 46°. Wet spells are common — about 5.5 in., the 3rd wettest month.

DeRidder in November: the full almanac →

Climate of DeRidder by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January61°39°5.1 in.7 mph10 h 21 min✦✦✦
February65°43°5.2 in.7 mph11 h 3 min✦✦✦
March73°49°4.4 in.7 mph11 h 54 min✦✦✦
April79°55°4.3 in.7 mph12 h 53 min✦✦✦
May86°64°4.6 in.7 mph13 h 42 min✦✦
June91°70°5.5 in.5 mph14 h 8 min✦✦
July93°73°5.7 in.5 mph13 h 58 min✦
August94°72°4.4 in.4 mph13 h 15 min✦
September89°67°5.5 in.5 mph12 h 18 min✦✦
October81°56°4.1 in.5 mph11 h 22 min✦✦✦
November71°46°5.5 in.6 mph10 h 33 min✦✦✦
December63°41°7.0 in.7 mph10 h 9 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about DeRidder

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in DeRidder today?

Right now it is 9 °C (48 °F) with light rain; it feels like 6 °C (43 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low 8 °C (46 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 44 mm (1.7 in) expected.

Will it rain in DeRidder this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 45 mm (1.8 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for DeRidder?

Yes: heavy rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in DeRidder?

August, with an average high of 35 °C (94 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 4 °C (39 °F). The wettest month is December, with 177 mm (7.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit DeRidder?

March and November. March brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain; November highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 139 mm (5.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in DeRidder?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 4 °C (39 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RosepineLouisiana5 mi N71°46°5.4 in.
Fort Polk SouthLouisiana15 mi NNE70°46°5.2 in.
MerryvilleLouisiana16 mi WSW70°47°5.2 in.
LongvilleLouisiana17 mi SSE71°47°5.1 in.
New LlanoLouisiana19 mi N70°45°5.2 in.
Fort Polk NorthLouisiana19 mi NNE70°46°5.2 in.
LeesvilleLouisiana21 mi N70°45°5.1 in.
PitkinLouisiana22 mi ENE71°46°5.3 in.

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