NWS, American, European side by side around Lafayette and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Lafayette, LA is at its warmest in Aug (average highs near 96°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 46°F), with roughly 55 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lafayette right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Lafayette climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
63°
46°
Feb
68°
51°
Mar
73°
56°
Apr
77°
61°
May
85°
69°
Jun
91°
75°
Jul
91°
77°
Aug
96°
78°
Sep
89°
72°
Oct
82°
63°
Nov
72°
57°
Dec
65°
48°
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?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Lafayette forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Lafayette?
Aug is typically the warmest month in Lafayette, with average highs around 96°F.
How cold does Lafayette get?
The coldest month in Lafayette is Jan, when overnight lows average about 46°F.
How much rain does Lafayette get?
Lafayette sees roughly 55 in of precipitation a year, with Jan usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.