What is the high temperature today in Lafayette, LA?

The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 84°F. Mostly Sunny.

Will it rain in Lafayette, LA in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Lafayette, LA?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 75°F to 81°F and up to a 40% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lafayette, LA today?

Sunrise is about 7:18 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:25 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Lafayette, LA?

At Lafayette, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 81°F and the normal low is 59°F.

Checked Oct 27, 2026

Lafayette, LA Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Lafayette, LA current weather

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for this hour. No recent report from a nearby station.

H 84° / L 59°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

No recent station report. NWS hourly forecast updated 10/27/2026, 7:45 AM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 7:45 AM

Now71°
11 AM75°
12 PM78°
1 PM82°
2 PM82°
3 PM82°
4 PM83°
5 PM82°
6 PM81°
7 PM77°
8 PM72°
9 PM70°
10 PM68°
11 PM66°
Wed12 AM65°
1 AM64°
2 AM64°
3 AM63°
4 AM61°
5 AM61°
6 AM60°
7 AM59°
8 AM61°
9 AM65°
10 AM72°
11 AM76°
12 PM79°
1 PM81°
2 PM83°
3 PM83°
4 PM84°
5 PM82°
6 PM80°
7 PM76°
8 PM71°
9 PM68°
10 PM66°
11 PM64°
Thu12 AM63°
1 AM62°
2 AM61°
3 AM60°
4 AM59°
5 AM57°
6 AM56°
7 AM57°
8 AM61°
9 AM66°

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/27Low 59°High 84°
Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Wed10/28Low 56°High 84°
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny
Thu10/29Low 61°High 84°
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny
Fri10/3015% chance of precipitationLow 66°High 84°
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Partly Sunny
Sat10/3156% chance of precipitationLow 66°High 84°
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun11/1Low 65°High 85°
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Mostly Sunny
Mon11/2Low 64°High 85°
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Partly Sunny
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend40% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 81°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 81°. Low that night near 57°. About 0.36 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend17% chance of precipitationLow 50°High 76°
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of rain. High near 76°. Low that night near 50°. About 0.04 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blendLow 49°High 75°
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High near 75°. Low that night near 49°. About 0.04 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 30.209, -92.043 from the NWS LCH office, updated 10/27/2026, 7:45 AM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KLFT (Lafayette Rgnl, 3 mi), model run 10/27/2026, 3:00 AM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now71°Mostly Sunny0%5 mph
11 AM75°Mostly Sunny0%5 mph
12 PM78°Mostly Sunny0%5 mph
1 PM82°Mostly Sunny0%5 mph
2 PM82°Partly Sunny0%5 mph
3 PM82°Partly Sunny0%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

TueNow71° 0% Sky 26%5g12
11 AM75° 0% Sky 37%5g12
12 PM78° 0% Sky 42%5g10
1 PM82° 0% Sky 46%5g10
2 PM82° 0% Sky 64%5
3 PM82° 0% Sky 63%5
4 PM83° 0% Sky 38%5
5 PM82° 0% Sky 46%5
6 PM81° 0% Sky 61%5
7 PM77° 0% Sky 61%0g7
8 PM72° 0% Sky 71%0g6
9 PM70° 0% Sky 71%0g6
10 PM68° 0% Sky 60%0g6
11 PM66° 0% Sky 61%0g5
Wed 10/2812 AM65° 0% Sky 53%0g5
1 AM64° 0% Sky 52%0g5
2 AM64° 0% Sky 39%0g5
3 AM63° 0% Sky 49%0g5
4 AM61° 0% Sky 39%0g5
5 AM61° 0% Sky 19%0g6
6 AM60° 0% Sky 25%0g6
7 AM59° 0% Sky 7%5
8 AM61° 0% Sky 0%5
9 AM65° 0% Sky 13%5
10 AM72° 0% Sky 22%5
11 AM76° 0% Sky 9%5g10
12 PM79° 0% Sky 7%5g10
1 PM81° 0% Sky 11%5g10
2 PM83° 0% Sky 15%5
3 PM83° 0% Sky 9%5
4 PM84° 0% Sky 11%5
5 PM82° 0% Sky 13%5
6 PM80° 0% Sky 16%5
7 PM76° 0% Sky 24%0g7
8 PM71° 0% Sky 12%0g6
9 PM68° 0% Sky 13%0g5
10 PM66° 0% Sky 13%0g5
11 PM64° 0% Sky 12%0g5
Thu 10/2912 AM63° 0% Sky 11%0
1 AM62° 0% Sky 10%0
2 AM61° 0% Sky 13%0
3 AM60° 0% Sky 15%0
4 AM59° 0% Sky 18%0
5 AM57° 0% Sky 19%0g5
6 AM56° 0% Sky 19%0g5
7 AM57° 0% Sky 20%0g6
8 AM61° 0% Sky 18%0g7
9 AM66° 0% Sky 15%5
10 AM71° 0% Sky 13%5
11 AM75° 0% Sky 12%5
12 PM79° 0% Sky 10%5g10
1 PM81° 0% Sky 9%5g12
2 PM83° 0% Sky 10%10
3 PM84° 0% Sky 11%10
4 PM84° 0% Sky 12%10
5 PM82° 0% Sky 18%5g12
6 PM79° 0% Sky 24%5
7 PM76° 0% Sky 30%5
8 PM73° 0% Sky 34%0g6
9 PM70° 0% Sky 39%0g6
10 PM67° 0% Sky 43%0g6
11 PM65° 0% Sky 44%0g6
Fri 10/3012 AM65° 0% Sky 44%0g5
1 AM64° 0% Sky 45%0g5
2 AM63° 0% Sky 51%0g5
3 AM63° 0% Sky 58%0g6
4 AM63° 0% Sky 64%5
5 AM62° 0% Sky 65%5
6 AM61° 0% Sky 66%5
7 AM62° 0% Sky 67%5g10
8 AM64° 0% Sky 62%5g10
9 AM68° 0% Sky 58%5g12
10 AM72° 0% Sky 53%5g12
11 AM76° 0% Sky 51%10
12 PM80° 0% Sky 49%10
1 PM82°Feels 85°7% Sky 47%10
2 PM84°Feels 87°7% Sky 49%10
3 PM84°Feels 87°7% Sky 50%10
4 PM83°Feels 86°7% Sky 52%5g12
5 PM82°Feels 85°7% Sky 54%5g10
6 PM80°Feels 83°7% Sky 57%5g10
7 PM78° 8% Sky 59%5g10
8 PM75° 8% Sky 59%5g12
9 PM73° 8% Sky 59%5g12
10 PM71° 8% Sky 59%5g12
11 PM70° 8% Sky 59%5g10
Sat 10/3112 AM69° 8% Sky 59%5g10
1 AM68° 15% Sky 49%0g9
2 AM67° 15% Sky 49%0g9
3 AM67° 15% Sky 49%5
4 AM67° 15% Sky 49%5
5 AM66° 15% Sky 49%5
6 AM66° 15% Sky 49%5
7 AM67° 37%0.02"Sky 53%5
8 AM69° 37%0.02"Sky 53%5g10
9 AM72° 37%0.02"Sky 53%5g10
10 AM75° 37%0.02"Sky 53%5g12
11 AM78° 37%0.02"Sky 53%5g13
12 PM80°Feels 84°37%0.02"Sky 53%10
1 PM82°Feels 87°56%0.03"Sky 53%10
2 PM83°Feels 89°56%0.03"Sky 53%10
3 PM84°Feels 90°56%0.03"Sky 53%5g13
4 PM83°Feels 88°56%0.03"Sky 53%5g12
5 PM82°Feels 87°56%0.03"Sky 53%5g10
6 PM79° 56%0.03"Sky 53%5
7 PM77° 17%0.01"Sky 46%0g8
8 PM75° 17%0.01"Sky 46%0g7
9 PM73° 17%0.01"Sky 46%0g7
10 PM71° 17%0.01"Sky 46%0g6
11 PM70° 17%0.01"Sky 46%0g5
Sun 11/112 AM69° 17%0.01"Sky 46%0g5
1 AM69° 15% Sky 38%0g5
1 AM68° 15% Sky 38%0g5
2 AM68° 15% Sky 38%0g6
3 AM67° 15% Sky 38%0g6
4 AM66° 15% Sky 38%0g6
5 AM66° 15% Sky 38%0g5
6 AM67° 5% Sky 51%0g5
7 AM69° 5% Sky 51%0g5
8 AM72° 5% Sky 51%0g5
9 AM75° 5% Sky 51%0g6
10 AM78° 5% Sky 51%5
11 AM81°Feels 86°5% Sky 51%5
12 PM83°Feels 88°8% Sky 37%5
1 PM84°Feels 89°8% Sky 37%5
2 PM85°Feels 90°8% Sky 37%5
3 PM84°Feels 88°8% Sky 37%5
4 PM83°Feels 87°8% Sky 37%5
5 PM81°Feels 85°8% Sky 37%5
6 PM78° 0% Sky 40%5
7 PM75° 0% Sky 40%0g7
8 PM72° 0% Sky 40%0g6
9 PM70° 0% Sky 40%0g6
10 PM69° 0% Sky 40%0g6
11 PM68° 0% Sky 40%0g5
Mon 11/212 AM68° 1% Sky 38%0g5
1 AM68° 1% Sky 38%0g5
2 AM67° 1% Sky 38%0g6
3 AM67° 1% Sky 38%0g6
4 AM66° 1% Sky 38%0g6
5 AM66° 1% Sky 38%0g6
6 AM67° 5% Sky 57%0g7
7 AM69° 5% Sky 57%5
8 AM73° 5% Sky 57%5g10
9 AM76° 5% Sky 57%5g12
10 AM78° 5% Sky 57%10
11 AM80°Feels 83°5% Sky 57%10g15
12 PM82°Feels 86°8% Sky 45%10g16
1 PM83°Feels 87°8% Sky 45%10g17
2 PM84°Feels 88°8% Sky 45%15
3 PM84°Feels 88°8% Sky 45%15
4 PM83°Feels 87°8% Sky 45%10g17
5 PM81°Feels 85°8% Sky 45%10g16
6 PM78° 6% Sky 30%10g15
7 PM75° 6% Sky 30%10g15
8 PM72° 6% Sky 30%10

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/27/2026, 7:45 AM CDT

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Louisiana hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Lafayette Parish, week of 10/20/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Frequently asked questions

What is the high temperature today in Lafayette, LA?: The National Weather Service forecast for today calls for a high near 84°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Lafayette, LA in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Lafayette, LA?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 75°F to 81°F and up to a 40% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lafayette, LA today?: Sunrise is about 7:18 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:25 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Lafayette, LA?: At Lafayette, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 81°F and the normal low is 59°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hr 6 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 97% lit

First light (civil dawn): 6:54 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:49 PM
Moonrise: 7:17 PM
Moonset: 8:55 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 81°, low 59°, precipitation 5.00 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Lafayette, 1 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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