Lafayette, LA Weather
Lafayette, LA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 90.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 42.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lafayette is 62.17 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 6.65 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Partly Cloudy, 70°F | Humidity: 93% | Dewpoint: 68°F |
| Wind Speed: NE 3 MPH | Heat Index: 70°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.03 in. | Wind Chill: 70°F |
Weather Forecast
| Hi: 89°F | Today: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. |
| Lo: 71°F | ||
 | Hi: 89°F | Monday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 5 mph. |
| Lo: 75°F | ||
| Hi: 89°F | Tuesday: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. |
| Lo: 75°F | ||
| Hi: 89°F | Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. |
| Lo: 75°F | ||
| Hi: 89°F | Thursday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. |
| Lo: 75°F | ||
| Hi: 89°F | Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. |
| Lo: 75°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:23 AM CDT |
Sunrise: 6:47 AM CDT |
| Sunset: 7:23 PM CDT |
Civil Twilight: 7:47 PM CDT |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 61.6 | 65.0 | 71.8 | 78.1 | 84.7 | 89.3 | 90.7 | 90.9 | 87.7 | 80.5 | 71.6 | 64.5 | 78.0 |
| Mean °F | 51.9 | 55.1 | 61.7 | 67.8 | 75.2 | 80.4 | 82.2 | 82.1 | 78.3 | 69.4 | 60.7 | 54.3 | 68.3 |
| Min °F | 42.1 | 45.1 | 51.6 | 57.5 | 65.7 | 71.5 | 73.7 | 73.2 | 68.8 | 58.2 | 49.8 | 44.0 | 58.4 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 6.25 | 4.22 | 4.51 | 4.72 | 5.31 | 6.06 | 6.65 | 4.98 | 5.30 | 4.02 | 4.64 | 5.51 | 62.17 |
