La Fayette, IL has a humid continental climate that is characteristic of the United States. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid to high 80s, while winters are cold and dry, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although spring typically sees a bit more rain than other seasons. Snowfall is light and sporadic during winter months. Overall, La Fayette enjoys four distinct seasons with mild temperatures.
La Fayette, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Fayette averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in La Fayette. The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Fayette gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year