Lafayette, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 82°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph S | 22% |
| Tonight | 65°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph W | 51% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Thursday | 79°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 31% |
| Friday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 14% |
| Friday Night | 53°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 2% |
| Saturday | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 12% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 3% |
| Monday | 71°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Lafayette, LA
Last spring frost
Feb 26
First fall frost
Nov 28
Growing season
279 days
Hardiness zone
9a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lafayette, La (3.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.