Lafayette, IA
Historical community (former settlement) in Louisa County, Iowa
Lafayette is a historical community (former settlement) in Louisa County, Iowa. It is 0.6 miles S of Columbus Junction, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 52738.
Lafayette at a glance
- State
- Iowa
- County
- Louisa County
- ZIP code
- 52738
- Nearest town
- Columbus Junction (0.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 41.2875, -91.3625
Weather in Lafayette now
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Lafayette weather by the hour
Lafayette weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lafayette.
This week in Lafayette
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lafayette
What is the weather usually like in Lafayette?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 38.8 inprecipitation per year · 986 mm
- 31.3 insnowfall per year · 79 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 COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA US (USC00131731), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:27 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 42 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:44 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:52 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lafayette?
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 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 38.8 inches (986 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lafayette is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Lafayette
The closest live webcam is Ainsworth: RWIS - IA 92 MM 242 - mini, 9.0 miles W of Lafayette.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lafayette.
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Questions about Lafayette
Where is Lafayette, IA?
Lafayette is a historical community (former settlement) in Louisa County, Iowa, 0.6 miles S of Columbus Junction.
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Louisa County, Iowa.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, IA?
The ZIP code for Lafayette is 52738.
What is the nearest town to Lafayette?
Columbus Junction, 0.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lafayette?
Yes. The closest is Ainsworth: RWIS - IA 92 MM 242 - mini, 9.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lafayette?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 38.8 inches (986 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lafayette?
Yes, about 31 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?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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