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Canaan, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Jefferson County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
205
Population
732/sq mi density
$157,400
Home Value
$267,939 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
188
Violent Crime/100K
3,404 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Canaan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 949 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8654°N, 85.3008°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Canaan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").