Weather forecast for today
West Lafayette, IN

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

Thunderstorms
6:44 am

8:44 pm
EDT
Thunderstorms
73°F / 57°F
  • Wind: 14mph SW
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 63%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • UV index: 5
On Thursday, May 1, scattered thunderstorms are expected to form.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated for today. A temperature range of a moderately hot 73.4°F to a mild 57.2°F is predicted.
The predicted daytime maximum should align with the typical May high of 71.6°F.
Sunrise was at 6:44 am and sunset will be at 8:44 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 0min.

Current condition

Mostly Cloudy
2:18 pm EDT
Mostly Cloudy
  • 72°F
  • Feels like: 72°F
  • Wind: 11mph SW
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 29.72"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
Currently, scattered clouds are merging, creating mostly cloudy conditions.
The temperature is an agreeable 71.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's expected 73.4°F.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
Currently (2:18 pm EDT) it is 71.6°F in West Lafayette.
What is the weather forecast for West Lafayette for today?
Today, thunderstorm risks remain elevated.
Will it rain today?
There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 73.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 57.2°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 71.6°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 54.9°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in West Lafayette, sunrise was at 6:44 am and sunset will be at 8:44 pm (EDT).
How long is the day today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 0min.

Hourly weather forecast

3 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 19%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.68"Hg
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:44 pm
9 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 78%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph WSW
  • Pressure: 29.77"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 17%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the rest of Thursday, cloudiness will dominate.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 71.6°F and the lowest temperature of 62.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The highest temperature will be close to May's average maximum of 71.6°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also consistent with the usual May value of 54.9°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 18:18:24 UTC
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West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

  • en: West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
  • es: West Lafayette, Indiana, EE.UU.
  • hr: Vest Lafajet, Indijana, SAD
  • sr: Vest Lafajet, Indijana, SAD
  • zh: 西拉斐特, 印地安那, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.425869°
  • Longitude: -86.908066°
  • Elevation: 610 ft
  • Current time: 2:18pm EDT
  • Sunrise: 6:44 am EDT
  • Sunset: 8:44 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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