What is the air quality in Lafayette today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lafayette is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Lafayette right now?

The current temperature in Lafayette is 23.9°C (feels like 23.9°C). Humidity is 79.6% and wind speed is 34.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Lafayette?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Lafayette, United States

Heavy Rain

23.9°C · 79.6% humidity

23.9°

Feels 23.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

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20 4pm

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Air Quality Index Trend

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Lafayette's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

79.6%

Humidity

34.8 km/h

Wind SE

1011.6 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.8 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Lafayette?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

25h · 1 station

PM2.54.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

4.8

Median

4.8

Average

4.8

Low

4.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +1.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Lafayette?

05-28

33.8° 22.4°

05-29

32.1° 21.0°

16.0 mm

05-30

27.0° 21.9°

05-31

30.8° 18.4°

0.13 mm

06-01

30.6° 19.3°

1.06 mm

06-02

31.2° 21.3°

4.13 mm

06-03

29.1° 23.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Lafayette?

Lafayette USGS site, Louisiana, USA

3.1 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Lafayette?

37 New Iberia 32 Opelousas 30 Baton Rouge 30 Zachary 23 Shenandoah 13 Prairieville 30 Central 13 Lake Charles 24 Alexandria 13 Sulphur

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-28T21:46 UTC.