Lafayette, LA
Historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It is 1.9 miles SE of Gretna, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 70130.
Lafayette at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- ZIP code
- 70130
- Nearest town
- Gretna (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.9236, -90.0806
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 · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 45°F average low
- 65.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,675 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lafayette: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TERRYTOWN 3S, LA US (USC00168941), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:31 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 56 min |
| May | 6:05 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| June | 5:57 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 16 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lafayette?
Lafayette has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 45°F (7°C).
It gets about 65.9 inches (1,675 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is October.
The best time to visit Lafayette is March–April and October–November. 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 New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90B Eastbank HOV Ramp - Magnolia, 1.7 miles N of Lafayette.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lafayette.
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Map of Lafayette, LA
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Other communities near Lafayette
- McDonoghville2.1 mi E
- Storyville2.3 mi N
- Algiers2.5 mi NE
- Vieux Carre2.7 mi N
- Walkertown3.1 mi SW
- Faubourg Marigny subdivision3.3 mi NE
- Southport4.6 mi NW
- Shrewsbury4.9 mi NW
- Shrewsbury4.9 mi NW
- Aurora Gardens subdivision5.0 mi E
- Tall Timbers subdivision5.1 mi E
- Timber Grove subdivision5.3 mi E
- Fazende5.5 mi E
- Jefferson Heights5.8 mi NW
- Saint Claude Heights5.8 mi NE
Questions about Lafayette
Where is Lafayette, LA?
Lafayette is a historical community (former settlement) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 1.9 miles SE of Gretna.
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, LA?
The ZIP code for Lafayette is 70130.
What is the nearest town to Lafayette?
Gretna, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lafayette?
Yes. The closest is New Orleans: Broadmoor: US 90B Eastbank HOV Ramp - Magnolia, 1.7 miles away.
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 45°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 65.9 inches (1,675 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lafayette?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Lafayette?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lafayette have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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