Cross Plains, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Switzerland County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
44
Population
92/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$25,582 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9393°N, 85.2057°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Switzerland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Cross Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").