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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Lafayette, CO is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 14°F), with roughly 21 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lafayette right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Lafayette climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
34°
14°
Feb
42°
17°
Mar
48°
24°
Apr
61°
34°
May
69°
45°
Jun
80°
55°
Jul
87°
59°
Aug
86°
59°
Sep
81°
53°
Oct
68°
42°
Nov
50°
27°
Dec
46°
26°

Which forecast is most accurate in Lafayette?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
96±0.4°F93±2.1 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
71
/100rank #2
86±1.4°F88±3.7 mph4268% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Lafayette today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lafayette today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Lafayette today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lafayette and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Lafayette?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Lafayette (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the American at 71. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Lafayette?
July is typically the warmest month in Lafayette, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Lafayette get?
The coldest month in Lafayette is January, when overnight lows average about 14°F.
How much rain does Lafayette get?
Lafayette sees roughly 21 in of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.

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