Lafayette, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
96°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 102. East wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 96°F | Sunny | 5 mph E | 1% |
| Tonight | 74°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Monday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph N | 15% |
| Monday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 15% |
| Tuesday | 97°F | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph N | 19% |
| Tuesday Night | 75°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 19% |
| Wednesday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NE | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 5% |
| Thursday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Friday | 93°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Friday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Lafayette, LA
Last spring frost
Feb 13
First fall frost
Dec 4
Growing season
299 days
Hardiness zone
9a
Explore more for Lafayette, LA: full frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lafayette Rgnl Ap, La (2.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.