New Marion, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Ripley County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
26 Population 74/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Marion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates39.0081°N, 85.3584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyRipley County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.16"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience56.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 28, 2024.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 138 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 131 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 71 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 127 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 146 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 121 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 135 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 121 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 100 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 114 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 127 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 2,068 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 42 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 97 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 89 km 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 100 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 52 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 11
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 94 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 8 km 3
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 15 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 16 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 17 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 18 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 8 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 6 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 9 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 18 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 9 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 16 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 18 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 19 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 16 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 12 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 17 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 16 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 79 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 17 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 13 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 6 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

New Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (3.2").

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