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Fredericksburg, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
43 Population 40/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 5,622 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredericksburg 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates38.4355°N, 86.1962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.5 / 100
Community Resilience36.9 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 147 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 146 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 145 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 146 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 42 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 136 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 149 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 35 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 138 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 146 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 134 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 149 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 144 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 145 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 117 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 148 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 150 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 141 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 84 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 1 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 50 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 100 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 41 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 98 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 35 km 1
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 83 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 84 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 82 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 82 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 89 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 92 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 88 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 81 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 88 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 85 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 81 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 81 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 83 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 85 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 83 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 77 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 83 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 85 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Fredericksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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