Lafayette, CO weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lafayette weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lafayette.
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What is the weather usually like in Lafayette?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 14.5 inprecipitation per year · 368 mm
- 44.8 insnowfall per year · 114 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lafayette: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORTHGLENN, CO US (USC00055984), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:09 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lafayette?
Lafayette has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 14.5 inches (368 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lafayette is June to September. At 5,210 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lafayette
What is the hottest month in Lafayette?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 14.5 inches (368 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lafayette?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lafayette?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lafayette have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Lafayette in November?
Highs average 56°F and lows 28°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lafayette?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lafayette weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lafayette.
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