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Lewis, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
583 Population 2,159/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 4,931 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lewis 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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation599 ft (183 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density2,159/sq mi
Coordinates39.2601°N, 87.2553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

45 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 M5.2 105 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 104 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 147 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 105 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 147 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 64 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 109 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 142 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 56 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 105 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 65 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 106 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 71 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 103 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 130 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 104 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 93 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 759 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 6
May 25, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 93 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 87 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Lewis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.3").

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