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Lafayette, IN 47901 Weather
Current conditions
Observed at Lafayette, Purdue University Airport · 30 min ago
Forecast
10-day-
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. Wind around 0 mph.
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Tonight
Clear. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 47 overnight. Wind around 0 mph.
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Thursday
Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 1 hr ago.
Hourly
Hourly forecast- Now68°
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- 8 PM63°
- 9 PM57°
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- Thu12 AM51°
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- 2 AM49°
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- 10 AM54°
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10-day forecast
Details- TodayOct 21Sunny45°73°
- ThuOct 22Patchy Fog then Sunny45°73°
- FriOct 23Patchy Fog then Sunny47°72°
- SatOct 24Mostly Sunny46°72°
- SunOct 25Mostly Sunny48°75°
- MonOct 26Partly Sunny48°74°
- TueOct 27Partly Sunny46°68°
- WedOct 28Cloudy55°71°
- ThuOct 29Rain0.20 in45°70°
- FriOct 30Sunny38°59°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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Sunny Week with Fall-Like Temperatures AheadWLFI WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - This weekend has been chilly! In fact, we had our first freeze of the season this morning as the Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette dropped to 32 degrees. This is contrast to…
- Chilly mornings ahead with sunshine next week
WLFI LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - After an overcast day, the clouds continue to linger and bring some spotty showers this evening. Cooler days ahead after the warmth earlier this week. We could see some potential frost…
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Farmer’s Almanac Drops Thanksgiving Forecast and If It’s Correct, Folks in Indiana & Kentucky Should Get Their Snow Shovels ReadyIn the past several years, Thanksgiving weather has been pretty warm. I don't recall the last time I saw snow on Thanksgiving in the Tri-State. We even spent Thanksgiving outside like a picnic a few years ago because it…
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Frost in Indiana could impact corn yields in isolated areasPurdue Extension’s corn specialist says the state’s first frost of the season could have an impact on corn yields. Dan Quinn tells Brownfield, “If the crop hasn’t reached maturity yet, then we have impacts from both…
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Warming Trend Arrives Across Central Indiana This WeekA warming trend is taking hold today, with temperatures rising steadily over the coming days. The 13Weather Blog breaks down how the change will shape conditions across the Indianapolis area. Expect milder afternoons…
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Overnight Frost Advisory for parts of Illinois, NW IndianaCBS News Colorado 10pm Saturday CBS News Detroit Weekend 11pm CBS News Los Angeles Weekend 9pm CBS News Philadelphia Weekend 11pm KDKA News Weekend 11pm CBS News Texas Weekend 10pm
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Dangerous Freeze Warnings for 38 Counties in Indiana as Temperatures PlummetFreeze Warnings are in effect for 38 counties in Indiana from early Sunday morning, with lows as cold as 30 degrees expected. The warnings cover central, northern, east central and southeast Indiana. Three National…
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Frost Advisory Saturday night for Kentucky, southern IndianaWHAS11 Frost Advisory Saturday night for Kentucky, southern Indiana Cover any sensitive vegetation in a cloth and bring in potted plants. The last time Louisville has a freeze was March 18, 2026. The normal first frost…
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Freeze watch in place for parts of central Indiana on Sunday morning | Oct. 16, 2026INDIANAPOLIS — A freeze watch has been issued for the eastern half of central Indiana. TONIGHT: Spotty showers are possible early on. Clouds decrease as the night goes on. Low temperatures in the upper 30s. Winds could…
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Dangerous Freeze Watch for Parts of Indiana and Michigan as Temperatures DropA Freeze Watch is in effect for northern, east central and southeast Indiana from late Saturday night through Sunday morning, with lows as cold as 31 degrees possible. A Frost Advisory comes first, for parts of northern…
Air quality
Acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Lafayette, IN reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
Sun & moon
Almanac
MonthlyWest Lafayette 6 Nw, records since 1901. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- West Lafayette 2 km
- Logansport 58 km
- Frankfort 35 km
- Crawfordsville 42 km
- Lebanon 54 km
- Monticello 38 km
- Georgetown 48 km
- Attica 33 km
- Delphi 26 km
- Dunkirk 56 km
- Covington 53 km
- Fowler 43 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in IND, issued 1 hr ago
Key Messages
- Dry yet pleasant fall weather will prevail through this weekend
- Light winds and partly/mostly clear skies will oversee above normal temperatures
Forecast Update
Issued at 924 AM EDT Wed Oct 21 2026
The forecast remains in good shape with only minor adjustments needed. Latest observations this morning depict patchy fog has quickly mix out under sunny skies. Expect quiet weather for the remainder of today as surface high pressure remains dominant across the region. Look for highs to in the low 70s with light and variable winds. Min RH values around 30 to 40 percent are expected by this afternoon.
Ind Watches
None.
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