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Monthly climate in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Lafayette features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (40 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1713 mm (67.4 inches) and receives 147 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Lafayette enjoys an average of 2940 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 41 minutes to 14 hours 35 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States §

The warmest months in Lafayette are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (76 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 7 °C (40 - 45 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Lafayette experiences 129 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 49 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 23°C
(74°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 37°C
(98°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 23°C
(73°F)
Mean maximum 20°C
(69°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 21°C
(69°F)
Average high 8°C
(48°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 12°C
(53°F)
Daily mean 4°C
(40°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 7°C
(45°F)
Average low 0°C
(33°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 2°C
(36°F)
Mean minimum -11°C
(13°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -7°C
(21°F)
Minimum -15°C
(5°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States §

Lafayette usually has the most precipitation in February, March and June, with an average of 14 rainy days and 175 mm (6.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Lafayette are January, September and November. On average, 110 mm (4.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 110 (4.3) 197 (7.7) 165 (6.5) 154 (6.1) 130 (5.1) 164 (6.5) 132 (5.2) 134 (5.3) 129 (5.1) 150 (5.9) 92 (3.6) 154 (6.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 11 15 14 12 13 13 13 15 10 11 9 11

Monthly sunshine hours in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States §

The sunniest months in Lafayette are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 26 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Lafayette: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 3 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 139 147 219 248 295 318 333 308 277 262 216 172
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 58m 10h 51m 11h 59m 13h 8m 14h 7m 14h 35m 14h 20m 13h 28m 12h 21m 11h 12m 10h 12m 9h 41m

Solar UV radiation in Lafayette, Tennessee, United States §

Lafayette experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Lafayette UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Lafayette, Tennessee, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 3 6 7 10 10 11 11 10 9 7 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Lafayette, Tennessee, United States

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Lafayette. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Lafayette's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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