Coal City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
138
Population
383/sq mi density
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Coal City 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 654 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2283°N, 87.0443°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Coal City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.6").