Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 6 min6:07 am – 8:12 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 12 min7:00 am – 5:12 pm
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Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighLafayette Parish, LA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighHurricane Very HighCold wave Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality66% of days had good air in 2025238 of 362 days measured124 moderate daysMedian index 45, worst day 79main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lafayette County monitors, LA
Drinking waterLafayette Utilities Water Systemserves 169,389 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
