Metz, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Williams County County

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

26 Population 325/sq mi density

49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

46 Violent Crime/100K 4,237 property/100K

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

46 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.2 / 5.0

26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Metz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.1°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	995 ft (303 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density	325/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6164°N, 84.8375°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Williams County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Wayne International (FWA) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"

0% below US avg

Snowfall 32.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.82"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.9 / 100
Community Resilience	79.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	85 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	133 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	61 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	54 km
Apr 17, 1990	8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio	M3.0	129 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	140 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	116 km
May 14, 2010	1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio	M2.7	131 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	74 km
May 20, 2023	3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio	M2.6	113 km
Jan 30, 2004	2 km S of Rockford, Ohio	M2.5	106 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	116 km
Mar 18, 2024	4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio	M2.5	114 km
Sep 7, 2012	17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan	M2.5	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,418 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002	EF4	93 km	4
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	94 km	0
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	92 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	72 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	30 km	23
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	25 km	21
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	90 km	17
Aug 24, 2016	EF3	53 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	96 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	23 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	22 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	85 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	37 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	90 km	1
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	90 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	57 km	5
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 2, 1971	EF3	92 km	0
Aug 22, 1964	EF3	70 km	0
Jul 23, 1961	EF3	77 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.7 in	Driest
March	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.8 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.3 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.0 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Metz has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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