Indiana Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 24 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Indiana Climate Overview

Indiana has an average annual temperature of 51.4°F (across all 24 cities) with approximately 1034 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 78%. The warmest city is Bloomington with average July highs of 93.2°F, while West Lafayette is the coldest with average January lows of -4.9°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Bloomington
Jul High: 93.2°F
Coldest City
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West Lafayette
Jan Low: -4.9°F
Wettest City
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Jeffersonville
1185 mm/yr
Driest City
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Fort Wayne
932 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 91.8°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: -2°F
Cities With Data
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24
cities in Indiana
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Indiana — Weather History

📅 Indiana Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 24 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Indiana Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Indiana with average highs around 91.8°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near -2°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 115 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 52.5°F -2°F 25.3°F 62 87% 3.7 1.70
Feb 58.6°F 3.2°F 30.9°F 59 84% 3.6 2.60
Mar 69.8°F 14.7°F 42.3°F 81 80% 3.6 3.60
Apr 77°F 25.2°F 51.1°F 102 77% 3.5 4.70
May 82.8°F 36.1°F 59.5°F 115 78% 2.9 5.50
Jun 88.2°F 46.6°F 67.5°F 108 77% 2.4 6.10
Jul 90.7°F 54.1°F 72.5°F 109 76% 2.0 6.00
Aug 91.8°F 52.5°F 72.1°F 93 72% 2.0 5.40
Sep 89.4°F 42.3°F 65.8°F 78 70% 2.3 4.40
Oct 81°F 29.8°F 55.4°F 84 73% 2.8 3.10
Nov 68.9°F 19.4°F 44.2°F 81 79% 3.2 2.00
Dec 56.7°F 5.5°F 31.1°F 74 86% 3.4 1.50

📈 Indiana Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Indiana Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Indiana's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 24 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Indiana

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Indiana.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Indiana?
Bloomington is the hottest city in Indiana with an average July high of 93.2°F based on 45 years of data. View Bloomington weather history →
What is the coldest city in Indiana?
West Lafayette is the coldest city with average January lows of -4.9°F. View West Lafayette weather history →
Which city in Indiana gets the most rain?
Jeffersonville is the wettest city in Indiana with approximately 1185 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Jeffersonville weather history →
What is the warmest month in Indiana?
Aug is the warmest month across Indiana, with state-wide average highs of 91.8°F and average lows of 52.5°F.
How many cities in Indiana have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 24 cities in Indiana, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Indiana?
Jun is the sunniest month across Indiana with an average solar radiation of 6.10 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 24 cities in Indiana at monthly temporal resolution.