Weather in Lafayette, LA
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 70501, 70503, 70506, 70507 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
69°27% rain
77°6% rain
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92°5% rain89°10% rain
80°13% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Key weather changes ahead
Today vs yesterday in Lafayette
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 23%).
It feels like 71°F with winds near 6 mph.
77°F, 6% rain chance and 6 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 69°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 23%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Lafayette
Louisiana is warm, humid and rainy, with hot summers, mild winters, frequent thunderstorms and exposure to tropical storms and hurricanes near the Gulf Coast.
Lafayette is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 30.22°N latitude and 92.02°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Lafayette weather today
Overcast and 69°F in Lafayette, LA. Today's high is 92°F with a 12% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 86%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lafayette
Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 96°F and a low near 71°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.