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What’s the climate like in West Lafayette?

The current climate of West Lafayette features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.

The highest temperature recorded in West Lafayette in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2018.

On average, West Lafayette gets 1203 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 86 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit West Lafayette?

The best time to visit West Lafayette for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring West Lafayette.

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Climate Table of West Lafayette

The climate table of West Lafayette shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 1 3 10 17 24 29 29 29 27 19 11 6
Temp. min (°C) -7 -6 0 6 12 17 19 18 15 8 1 -2
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Precipitation (mm) 75 63 78 80 142 173 143 99 73 128 69 80
Snow (cm) 35 33 4,6 2,5 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,6 7,8
UV Index 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 5 3 3 2

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 18°C
  • Highest temperature: 29°C in June, July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1203 mm per year, averaging 100 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 86 cm per year
  • Driest months: 63 mm in February, 69 mm in November and 73 mm in September
  • Wettest months: 173 mm in June, 143 mm in July and 142 mm in May

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in West Lafayette

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in West Lafayette, Indiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in West Lafayette, Indiana,

Average Precipitation per Month in West Lafayette

This graph shows how much precipitation West Lafayette, Indiana, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in West Lafayette, Indiana,

Average Snowfall per Month in West Lafayette

This graph shows how much snow West Lafayette, Indiana, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in West Lafayette, Indiana,

Average UV Index per Month in West Lafayette

This graph shows the average UV index per month in West Lafayette, Indiana. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in West Lafayette, Indiana,

Yearly Temperature in West Lafayette

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in West Lafayette, Indiana. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in West Lafayette, Indiana,

Total Yearly Precipitation in West Lafayette

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in West Lafayette, Indiana, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in West Lafayette, Indiana,

Total Yearly Snowfall in West Lafayette

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in West Lafayette, Indiana, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in West Lafayette, Indiana,

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Average Weather in West Lafayette by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for West Lafayette. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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