Lafayette, VA 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
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 49.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,268 mm
- 18.4 insnowfall per year · 47 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 COPPER HILL, VA US (USC00441999), adjusted for the elevation of Lafayette.
Lafayette weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 5:28 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 7:07 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| March | 7:29 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:58 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 7:01 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 18 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.
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Questions about the weather in Lafayette
What is the hottest month in Lafayette?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Lafayette?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Lafayette?
About 49.9 inches (1,268 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lafayette?
Yes, about 18 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?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Lafayette in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lafayette?
Around 6:58 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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