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Our radar is based off of US NEXRAD and Canadian weather radar sites through the quality controlled MRMS system. It compiles various sources for radar data and filters out erroneous returns such as sun spikes and ground clutter. We then colorize the precipitation based on our methods for determining precipitation type. Rain is in shades of green, mixed precipitation and freezing rain in shades of pink and snow is in shades of blue.

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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Lafayette County, LA

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Lafayette, Louisiana

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Lafayette, LA please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Lafayette, LA

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Lafayette, LA, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Lafayette, Louisiana

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Lafayette County, Louisiana

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Our hurricane tracking map monitors for any current or forecast tropical disturbances in the Atlantic. (See our Pacific Hurricane Tracker) Various hurricane models will draw a 'spaghetti plot' in the Atlantic Basin when a disturbance is forecast or exists, showing the system's forecast track. Once a storm has developed, the National Hurricane Center will forecast their official track. This will show up on the map along with the storm's current intensity, track and name. We will also plot some of the storm's vitals and of course the spaghetti plots from the models along with the NHC forecast track will give you an idea of where it's heading, and its forecast intensity with time.

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Climate Summary
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Lafayette, Louisiana Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Lafayette, Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
    •   The average annual temperature is 68.7°F (20.4°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation is 59.8 inches (1,519 mm).

Summer

    •   Summers in Lafayette are hot and humid, with average high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s (°F) and average low temperatures in the mid-70s (°F).
    •   The hottest month is July, with an average high temperature of 92°F (33°C) and an average low temperature of 75°F (24°C).
    •   Summer is also the wettest season in Lafayette, with an average of 13.5 inches (343 mm) of precipitation in July.

Winter

    •   Winters in Lafayette are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s (°F) and average low temperatures in the mid-30s to low 40s (°F).
    •   The coldest month is January, with an average high temperature of 56°F (13°C) and an average low temperature of 37°F (3°C).
    •   Winter is also the driest season in Lafayette, with an average of 3.5 inches (89 mm) of precipitation in January.

Spring and Fall

    •   Spring and fall in Lafayette are mild, with average high temperatures in the mid-60s to low 80s (°F) and average low temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-60s (°F).
    •   Spring is generally wetter than fall, with an average of 6.5 inches (165 mm) of precipitation in April compared to 3.5 inches (89 mm) of precipitation in October.

Climate Change

    •   The climate in Lafayette is changing, with average temperatures increasing and precipitation patterns becoming more extreme.
    •   Since 1895, the average annual temperature in Lafayette has increased by 2.3°F (1.3°C).
    •   The average annual precipitation has also increased by 12.6 inches (320 mm) since 1895.
    •   These changes are expected to continue in the future, with average temperatures projected to increase by an additional 2-4°F (1-2°C) by the end of the century.
    •   The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods, are also expected to increase in the future.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Lafayette is home to the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest contiguous swamp in the United States, teeming with diverse flora and fauna.

    •   The city is located on the Vermilion River, which was once a major trade route for Native Americans and early settlers.

Science

    •   The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a renowned research institution, particularly in the fields of engineering, agriculture, and environmental science.

    •   Lafayette is also home to the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), a hub for innovation in virtual and augmented reality.

Personalities

  • Maurice Heymann:

    A prominent Jewish businessman and philanthropist who played a key role in the development of Lafayette.

  • Paul Broussard:

    A former governor of Louisiana who was instrumental in establishing the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

  • James Carville:

    A political strategist known as the \

    • Tourist Attractions
    1. Vermilionville Historic Village and Folk Life Park

    2. Acadian Cultural Center

    3. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

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