Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 69°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lafayette Rgnl, LA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 69°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 62.8"
- Annual precip
- 294d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lafayette Rgnl
Lafayette Rgnl, Louisiana averages 69°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 69°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 62.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 294 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
69°F (21°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
60°F
Annual Precip
62.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
69°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lafayette Rgnl) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lafayette Rgnl area.
How Lafayette Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Lafayette Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lafayette Rgnl
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Lafayette Rgnl captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 15.7 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.9"
10.0 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
8.7 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
May 5.4"
8.4 days with precipitation
June 7.1"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 6.3"
14.1 days with precipitation
August 6.3"
12.2 days with precipitation
September 5.0"
9.4 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 5.0"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
294 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,377
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,007
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 8.1 | 48% | 36% |
| February | 71% | 8.7 | 44% | 35% |
| March | 72% | 8.2 | 46% | 27% |
| April | 71% | 7.9 | 49% | 19% |
| May | 76% | 6.1 | 47% | 11% |
| June | 78% | 5.2 | 53% | 9% |
| July | 77% | 5.0 | 55% | 7% |
| August | 77% | 5.3 | 58% | 9% |
| September | 75% | 6.0 | 65% | 11% |
| October | 74% | 6.2 | 62% | 16% |
| November | 75% | 7.1 | 53% | 26% |
| December | 74% | 7.9 | 48% | 34% |
What Lafayette Rgnl's climate means for you
Lafayette Rgnl runs 69°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 294 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,377 heating and 3,007 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 Rgnl, LA
In Lafayette Rgnl, Louisiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 69°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 60°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00013976, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Lafayette Rgnl sees about 62.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 294 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 13 and the first fall freeze near December 4. On the energy side, 1,377 heating degree days and 3,007 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 Rgnl scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lafayette Rgnl, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lafayette Rgnl, Louisiana is 69°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (6°C).
How much rain does Lafayette Rgnl get? ▼
Lafayette Rgnl receives 62.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lafayette Rgnl? ▼
Lafayette Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lafayette Rgnl? ▼
Lafayette Rgnl has approximately 294 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 13 and the first fall freeze around December 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lafayette Rgnl? ▼
Lafayette Rgnl has 1,377 heating degree days and 3,007 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013976 near Lafayette Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013976. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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