Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lafayette Purdue Univ, IN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 37.0"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lafayette Purdue Univ
Lafayette Purdue Univ, Indiana averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 37.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 175 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
37.0"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lafayette Purdue Univ) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lafayette Purdue Univ area.
How Lafayette Purdue Univ compares to every U.S. city
Lafayette Purdue Univ's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lafayette Purdue Univ
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Lafayette Purdue Univ, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6" | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 1.8"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
10.4 days with precipitation
September 2.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,824
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
883
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74% | 9.0 | 43% | 40% |
| February | 71% | 9.5 | 39% | 42% |
| March | 64% | 9.6 | 47% | 29% |
| April | 64% | 8.9 | 46% | 27% |
| May | 67% | 7.1 | 49% | 18% |
| June | 72% | 6.0 | 54% | 11% |
| July | 74% | 5.3 | 58% | 10% |
| August | 73% | 5.7 | 58% | 12% |
| September | 70% | 6.7 | 59% | 19% |
| October | 70% | 8.2 | 49% | 33% |
| November | 74% | 8.7 | 44% | 40% |
| December | 78% | 8.7 | 41% | 46% |
What Lafayette Purdue Univ's climate means for you
Lafayette Purdue Univ runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,824 heating and 883 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Lafayette Purdue Univ, IN
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Lafayette Purdue Univ, Indiana. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00014835 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lafayette Purdue Univ sees about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 18. On the energy side, 5,824 heating degree days and 883 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lafayette Purdue Univ scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lafayette Purdue Univ, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lafayette Purdue Univ, Indiana is 51°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Lafayette Purdue Univ get? ▼
Lafayette Purdue Univ receives 37.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lafayette Purdue Univ? ▼
Lafayette Purdue Univ has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lafayette Purdue Univ? ▼
Lafayette Purdue Univ has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lafayette Purdue Univ? ▼
Lafayette Purdue Univ has 5,824 heating degree days and 883 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Lafayette Purdue Univ climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014835 near Lafayette Purdue Univ.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014835. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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