Galena, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Floyd County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,618
Population
606/sq mi density
$112,411
Median Income
$42,810 per capita
$269,000
Home Value
$329,164 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$112,411 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Galena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3572°N, 85.9379°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.80 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Galena has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (3.3").