Lafayette weather radar
The radar map centred on Lafayette: rain, snow and storms over the last hour, with a new image every 2 minutes. Tap the map to check how heavy the rain is at any spot.
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Nearest weather radars
The nearest radar is Lake Charles (United States), 116 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.8 km above the city, so rain and storms show up well, while light drizzle or fine snow may look weaker on the map.
| Radar | Country | Distance | Beam height over the city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | United States | 116 km | 1.8 km |
| Fort Polk | United States | 138 km | 2.3 km |
| Hammond Municipal Airport | United States | 158 km | 2.9 km |
Rain and snow through the year
The wettest month in Lafayette is August (an average of 187 mm), the driest is March (93 mm). On average 1,584 mm of rain and snow falls in a year.
Long-term average precipitation: NASA POWER.
More about this place
Weather radar for nearby cities
- Baton Rouge weather radar84 km
- New Orleans weather radar189 km
- Beaumont weather radar201 km
- Jackson weather radar289 km
- Shreveport weather radar304 km
- Pasadena weather radar313 km
FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lafayette?
The nearest weather radar is Lake Charles (United States), 116 km from the city centre. Its lowest beam passes about 1.8 km above the city.
How often does the Lafayette radar update?
A new radar image arrives every 2 minutes, and the slider below the map shows the last hour, so you can see which way the rain is moving.
What is the wettest month in Lafayette?
Based on NASA POWER long-term averages, August is the wettest month (187 mm) and March the driest (93 mm).
Does the radar show thunderstorms and lightning?
Yes. Storms show up as yellow, red and purple patches, which means a strong echo from heavy rain and hail. White marks are lightning flashes from the last 15 minutes detected by satellite.
Data sources
NOAA/NWS Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor (MRMS), public domain. Climate: NASA POWER. Map: OpenFreeMap © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data sources