Lafayette, LA 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
- Augustwarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 41°F average low
- 64.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,644 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 LAFAYETTE, LA US (USC00165021), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:03 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:57 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 1 min |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 57 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| June | 6:04 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| July | 6:15 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 23 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 15 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 August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 64.7 inches (1,644 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is March.
The best time to visit Lafayette is March–April and October–November. At 36 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 Lafayette
What is the hottest month in Lafayette?
August, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 64.7 inches (1,644 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
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).
What is the weather like in Lafayette in November?
Highs average 71°F and lows 48°F, with about 4.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lafayette?
Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 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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