Lafayette, IN has a humid continental climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the low 70's to the upper 80's with occasional days where temperatures exceed 90 degrees. Winters are usually quite cold with average temperatures ranging from the mid 20's to the mid 30's. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, but is more common in spring and summer months. Snowfall is also common during winter months, especially at higher elevations. The weather in Lafayette can be unpredictable due to its location on the boundary between two distinct climate regions.
Lafayette, Indiana gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lafayette averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Lafayette. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lafayette gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year