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Bowling Green, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
289
Population
578/sq mi density
$95,000
Home Value
$206,471 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
324
Violent Crime/100K
4,931 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowling Green experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 658 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3802°N, 87.0115°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Bowling Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.3").