Lafayette, PA
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Lafayette is a small unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.7 miles S of Lower Merion, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 19035.
Lafayette at a glance
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Montgomery County
- ZIP code
- 19035
- Nearest town
- Lower Merion (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.0528, -75.2692
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 · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 50.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,287 mm
- 25.3 insnowfall per year · 64 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lafayette: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORRISTOWN, PA US (USC00366370), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lafayette?
Lafayette has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 50.7 inches (1,287 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 25 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lafayette is May–June and September–October. 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 Lower Merion Township, 0.2 miles NE of Lafayette.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lafayette.
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- Roseglen0.8 mi SE
- Gladwyne1.0 mi SW
- West Spring Mills1.4 mi NW
- Upper Roxborough subdivision1.7 mi E
- Spring Mill1.7 mi N
- Shawmont1.7 mi E
- Andorra Woods2.0 mi N
- Mechanicsville2.3 mi W
- Andorra subdivision2.4 mi NE
- West Manayunk2.4 mi SE
- Roxborough2.7 mi E
- West Laurel Hill3.2 mi SE
- Academyville3.2 mi SE
- Wynnebrook Manor3.6 mi S
Questions about Lafayette
Where is Lafayette, PA?
Lafayette is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 1.7 miles S of Lower Merion.
What county is Lafayette in?
Lafayette is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the ZIP code of Lafayette, PA?
The ZIP code for Lafayette is 19035.
What is the nearest town to Lafayette?
Lower Merion, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lafayette?
Yes. The closest is Lower Merion Township, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lafayette?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 50.7 inches (1,287 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Lafayette?
Yes, about 25 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lafayette?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lafayette have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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