Lafayette weather in March
In March, Lafayette sees average daytime highs of 50°F and overnight lows near 32°F, with 3.3 in of precipitation across 10.4 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 44°F in the first days to 56°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Lafayette's 9th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lafayette's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 50°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 32°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- 10.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 7:07 AM – 6:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.06 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.2
- out of 10
Lafayette is city in and the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States.
- Density
- 932/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1853
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 44°F in the first days to 56°F by the end.
A typical March day in Lafayette reaches about 50°F in the afternoon and slips back to 32°F overnight — a 18°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°F and 67°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 11°F warmer than February and about 12°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Avg low (°F) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 27 |
| 2 | 44 | 27 |
| 3 | 44 | 28 |
| 4 | 45 | 28 |
| 5 | 45 | 28 |
| 6 | 46 | 28 |
| 7 | 46 | 29 |
| 8 | 46 | 29 |
| 9 | 47 | 29 |
| 10 | 47 | 30 |
| 11 | 48 | 30 |
| 12 | 48 | 31 |
| 13 | 49 | 31 |
| 14 | 49 | 31 |
| 15 | 50 | 32 |
| 16 | 50 | 32 |
| 17 | 51 | 32 |
| 18 | 51 | 33 |
| 19 | 51 | 33 |
| 20 | 52 | 33 |
| 21 | 52 | 34 |
| 22 | 53 | 34 |
| 23 | 53 | 35 |
| 24 | 53 | 35 |
| 25 | 54 | 35 |
| 26 | 54 | 36 |
| 27 | 55 | 36 |
| 28 | 55 | 36 |
| 29 | 56 | 37 |
| 30 | 56 | 37 |
| 31 | 56 | 37 |
How March really feels in Lafayette
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Lafayette weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 20° | 2.7 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 39° / 23° | 2.3 | 8.1 | 4.2 | 10.4 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 50° / 32° | 3.3 | 10.4 | 2.4 | 11.7 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 62° / 43° | 4.3 | 11.7 | 0.4 | 13 | 5.0 |
| May | 72° / 54° | 4.3 | 13.3 | 0 | 14.2 | 6.1 |
| Jun | 80° / 63° | 4.3 | 12.8 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 83° / 66° | 3.6 | 11.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | 3.2 | 9.8 | 0 | 13.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 77° / 56° | 2.7 | 8.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | 3.1 | 9 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 50° / 35° | 3.1 | 8.5 | 1.2 | 9.8 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 39° / 26° | 2.5 | 9.2 | 3.7 | 9.2 | 0.1 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 24% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 64%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 35 | 65 |
| 6 | 35 | 65 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 36 | 64 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 35 | 65 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Lafayette gets around 3.3 in of rain and snow over 10.4 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 34% and peaks near 37% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Snow chance (%) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 14 |
| 2 | 31 | 14 |
| 3 | 31 | 13 |
| 4 | 31 | 12 |
| 5 | 31 | 12 |
| 6 | 31 | 11 |
| 7 | 31 | 11 |
| 8 | 31 | 10 |
| 9 | 31 | 10 |
| 10 | 31 | 9 |
| 11 | 31 | 9 |
| 12 | 32 | 8 |
| 13 | 32 | 8 |
| 14 | 32 | 8 |
| 15 | 33 | 7 |
| 16 | 33 | 7 |
| 17 | 33 | 7 |
| 18 | 34 | 7 |
| 19 | 34 | 7 |
| 20 | 35 | 6 |
| 21 | 35 | 6 |
| 22 | 36 | 6 |
| 23 | 36 | 6 |
| 24 | 36 | 5 |
| 25 | 37 | 5 |
| 26 | 37 | 5 |
| 27 | 37 | 4 |
| 28 | 37 | 4 |
| 29 | 37 | 4 |
| 30 | 37 | 4 |
| 31 | 37 | 4 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 98% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 21 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 22 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 23 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 24 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 25 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 26 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 27 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 28 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | 97 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 | 96 | 3 | 1 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 mph in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 10 | light breeze |
| 8 | 10 | light breeze |
| 9 | 10 | light breeze |
| 10 | 10 | light breeze |
| 11 | 10 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 10 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
| 31 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:31 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 6:31 PM to 7:03 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:31 | 7:29 | 7:28 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:17 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:12 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:07 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:02 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:57 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:52 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:03 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 7:31 | 6:31 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 7:29 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 7:28 | 6:33 |
| 4 | 11.1 | 7:26 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 7:25 | 6:35 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 7:23 | 6:36 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 7:22 | 6:37 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 7:20 | 6:38 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 7:19 | 6:40 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 7:17 | 6:41 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 7:15 | 6:42 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 7:14 | 6:43 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 7:12 | 6:44 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 7:10 | 6:45 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 7:09 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 7:07 | 6:47 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 7:05 | 6:48 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 7:04 | 6:49 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 7:02 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 7:00 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:59 | 6:53 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:54 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:55 | 6:55 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:54 | 6:56 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:57 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:50 | 6:58 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:49 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:47 | 7:00 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:45 | 7:01 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:44 | 7:02 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:03 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.06 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.7 kWh/m² to a high of 6.32 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 4.06 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Lafayette?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lafayette.
What to pack for Lafayette in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Lafayette sees daytime highs around 50°F and nights near 32°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Lafayette in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Lafayette peaks around July 10 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Lafayette in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lafayette is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (October, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is Lafayette?
Lafayette sits at 40.4°N, 86.9°W, 692 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is West Lafayette, 1.9 mi away.
Topography around Lafayette
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Lafayette.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Lafayette has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 ft around an average of 630 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 322 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 627 ft.
The land around Lafayette is covered by artificial surfaces (49%) and trees (34%) within 2 miles, cropland (49%) and trees (28%) within 10 miles, and cropland (77%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Lafayette (40.4167°, -86.8753°, elevation 692 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).