With a population of around 121,000, Lafayette sits in Louisiana, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.
In 2025, Lafayette recorded an average annual temperature of 70°F — right at the 30-year normal of 69°F. The hottest day reached 99°F in July; the coldest was 10°F in January. Total precipitation was 53 inches (drier than usual). The wettest month was May.
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