Lafayette, MN 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?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-2°20°42°64°86°23°3°Jan27°6°Feb40°20°Mar55°33°Apr68°46°May78°56°Jun81°60°Jul79°58°Aug73°49°Sep59°36°Oct42°23°Nov28°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.8"Jan0.9"Feb1.8"Mar3.1"Apr4.5"May5.1"Jun3.9"Jul4.1"Aug3.2"Sep2.6"Oct1.6"Nov1.1"Dec

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 NEW ULM 3SE, MN US (USC00215888), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.

Lafayette weather month by month

January
23° 3°F
0.8 in of rain
February
27° 6°F
0.9 in of rain
March
40° 20°F
1.8 in of rain
April
55° 33°F
3.1 in of rain
May
68° 46°F
4.5 in of rain
June
78° 56°F
5.1 in of rain
July
81° 60°F
3.9 in of rain
August
79° 58°F
4.1 in of rain
September
73° 49°F
3.2 in of rain
October
59° 36°F
2.6 in of rain
November
42° 23°F
1.6 in of rain
December
28° 11°F
1.1 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM5:05 PM9 h 17 min
February7:15 AM5:47 PM10 h 32 min
March7:27 AM7:25 PM11 h 57 min
April6:31 AM8:03 PM13 h 32 min
May5:48 AM8:39 PM14 h 51 min
June5:30 AM9:05 PM15 h 35 min
July5:45 AM9:01 PM15 h 15 min
August6:19 AM8:24 PM14 h 5 min
September6:55 AM7:29 PM12 h 34 min
October7:31 AM6:34 PM11 h 3 min
November7:12 AM4:51 PM9 h 39 min
December7:45 AM4:40 PM8 h 54 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Lafayette?

Lafayette has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).

It gets about 32.8 inches (834 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.

The best time to visit Lafayette is June to September. At 1,010 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?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Lafayette?

January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).

How much does it rain in Lafayette?

About 32.8 inches (834 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?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Lafayette have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Lafayette in November?

Highs average 42°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Lafayette?

Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 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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