West Lafayette, IN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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West Lafayette weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Lafayette.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Lafayette
What is the weather usually like in West Lafayette?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 940 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Lafayette: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAFAYETTE PURDUE UNIV AP, IN US (USW00014835), adjusted for the elevation of West Lafayette.
West Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:39 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 6:28 AM | 9:18 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:46 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:57 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 8:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (940 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit West Lafayette is May–June and August–September. At 614 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 West Lafayette
What is the hottest month in West Lafayette?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in West Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in West Lafayette?
About 37.0 inches (940 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in West Lafayette?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Lafayette?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Lafayette have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in West Lafayette in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in West Lafayette?
Around 7:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this West Lafayette weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Lafayette.
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