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Montmorenci, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
68 Population 272/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,119 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Montmorenci experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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 40.1 inches. The area receives 23.3 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 Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation695 ft (212 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates40.4711°N, 87.0326°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience67.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 74 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 104 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 83 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 45 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 112 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,640 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 7 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 3 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 9 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 28
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 90 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 87 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 44 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 7 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 81 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Montmorenci has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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