Weather forecast for todayLafayette, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:42 pm CDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Dewpoint: 28°F
  • Pressure: 30.51"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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In Lafayette, at the moment, a vibrant sun is lighting up the sky, with no sign of clouds.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F, the feels-like temperature is nearly identical at 53.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum expected 57.2°F for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 215°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:13 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:16 pm CDT
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On Saturday, in Lafayette, bright and sunny weather is expected.
The highest temperature will be a mild 57.2°F, while the lowest forecasted temperature is a wintry 37.4°F.
The day’s highest temperature is forecasted to be a couple of degrees lower than the standard October average of 61.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:13 am and sunset will be at 6:16 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 5 pm 55°C.
Coldest period: 10 pm - 11 pm 41°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 10 pm - 11 pm 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSW 222°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 217°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 218°
  • Humidity: 36%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:16 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 193°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 192°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    37°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphS 184°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the remainder of Saturday, sunshine is expected.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 41°F and the highest temperature of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Today, expect temperatures relatively lower than what is usual for October. Forecast models suggest a low more resembling November's typical minimum of 33.4°F than October's usual 45.5°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 18:42:03 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 1:42 pm CDT, the temperature is 55.4°F.

On Saturday, in Lafayette, sunny skies and pleasant visibility are expected.

Today, the highest temperature in Lafayette will be 57.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 37.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be slightly cooler than the average highest temperature of 61.3°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also slightly cooler than the average low of 45.5°F.

On Saturday, in Lafayette, sunrise was at 7:13 am and sunset will be at 6:16 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 2min.