Lafayette, Indiana, United States Climate Change Severity

52
High
The current climate change severity in Lafayette is High, with a 8.6% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C

Lafayette Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Lafayette temperature has changed by around +8.05%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
2980
175.8%
cloudyCloudy
5012
-76%
rainyRainy
8550
-41.1%
snowySnowy
63
-50%
mistyMisty
18
700%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Lafayette has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 52 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

52/100

High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2026, Lafayette experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+0.87 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

+16.73 %

Change in average humidity

-6.19 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

-20.35 %

Heatwave changed by

+2 Days

Coldwave changed by

-7 Days

Wind speeds changed by

+2.37 km/h

These indicators show that Lafayette is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Lafayette Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2026)
Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Fri. 14, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon26°/22°
Humidity Icon91%
Wind Icon11.9km/h
Sat. 15, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon28°/22°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon14.4km/h
Sun. 16, Aug.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy
Temperature Icon29°/23°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon21.6km/h
Mon. 17, Aug.
mistMist
Temperature Icon26°/19°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon12.2km/h
Tue. 18, Aug.
mistMist
Temperature Icon27°/18°
Humidity Icon85%
Wind Icon9.4km/h
Wed. 19, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon28°/21°
Humidity Icon87%
Wind Icon21.2km/h
Thu. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby
Temperature Icon22°/16°
Humidity Icon92%
Wind Icon18.4km/h
Fri. 21, Aug.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon22°/13°
Humidity Icon82%
Wind Icon15.1km/h
Sat. 22, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon13.4km/h
Sun. 23, Aug.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon28°/16°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon14.9km/h
Mon. 24, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/17°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon17.2km/h
Tue. 25, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon16.1km/h
Wed. 26, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon15.5km/h
Thu. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/18°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon16.2km/h
Fri. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/18°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon16.1km/h
Sat. 29, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon29°/18°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon16.4km/h
Sun. 30, Aug.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon15.6km/h
Mon. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon15.7km/h
Tue. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon17.8km/h
Wed. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon16.7km/h
Thu. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon28°/17°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon17.5km/h
Fri. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon27°/16°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon16km/h
Sat. 5, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon27°/17°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon18.1km/h
Sun. 6, Sep.
heavy rain at timesHeavy Rain
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon19.7km/h
Mon. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/16°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon20km/h
Tue. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon24°/14°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon16.6km/h
Wed. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon15.9km/h
Thu. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon26°/15°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon15.6km/h
Fri. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerRain Showers
Temperature Icon25°/15°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon16.8km/h
Sat. 12, Sep.
moderate rain at timesRain
Temperature Icon26°/14°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon18.6km/h
Sun. 13, Sep.
patchy rain possibleRain Possible
Temperature Icon25°/14°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon16.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSun. 16, Aug.

29°C

Low will be onFri. 21, Aug.

13°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSat. 15, Aug.

94%

Low will be onSat. 12, Sep.

73%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSun. 16, Aug.

21.6km/h

Low will be onTue. 18, Aug.

9.4km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 14, Aug.

15.1mm

Low will be onMon. 17, Aug.

0.04mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 17, Aug.

8.7

Low will be onTue. 8, Sep.

4

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