Weather forecast for today
Lafayette, LA

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 1.

Partly Cloudy
6:23 am

7:47 pm
CDT
Partly Cloudy
84°F / 68°F
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 9
On Thursday, May 1, moments of sunshine will break through the patchy clouds.
Forecasted temperatures will peak at a warm 84.2°F and dip to a minimum of a delightful 68°F.
The maximum heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at a humid 89.6°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade.
May's standard high of 84.6°F is forecasted to be reached during the day.
Sunrise was at 6:23 am and sunset will be at 7:47 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 24min.

Current condition

Fair
9:52 am CDT
Fair
  • 68°F
  • Feels like: 68°F
  • Wind: 9mph SSE
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 63°F
  • Pressure: 29.99"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 4
In Lafayette, at the moment, sunny and fair weather dominates, perfect for outdoor plans.
The temperature is an agreeable 68°F. The current temperature is at the minimum expected for today.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
The temperature at 9:52 am CDT is 68°F.
What is the weather forecast for Lafayette for today?
On Thursday, intermittent cloud cover is expected, allowing for some sunshine.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 84.2°F, while the lowest temperature will be 68°F. The maximum heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 84.6°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 67.5°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Lafayette, sunrise was at 6:23 am and sunset will be at 7:47 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Lafayette have today?
In Lafayette, today, there will be 13h and 24min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

10 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
11 am
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
12 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
1 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 14mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 13mph S
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    86°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 10mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 5%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:47 pm
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 2mph ESE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Lafayette, primarily gloomy and occasionally dry and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will vary between a maximum of 82.4°F and a minimum of 69.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 5 pm.
The high temperature is expected to be resembling May's usual value of 84.6°F. The minimum temperature will be also similar to May's average low of 67.5°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 14:52:11 UTC
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Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

  • en: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
  • es: Lafayette, Luisiana, EE.UU.
  • hr: Lafejet, Luizijana, SAD
  • sr: Lafejet, Luizijana, SAD
  • zh: 拉法叶, 路易斯安那州, 美国
  • Latitude: 30.224090°
  • Longitude: -92.019843°
  • Elevation: 36 ft
  • Current time: 9:52am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:23 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:47 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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