Preble, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Wells County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

117 Population 616/sq mi density

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

53 Violent Crime/100K 2,028 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

53 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Preble experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.1°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	809 ft (247 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	616/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8326°N, 85.0099°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Wells County County
Nearest Airport	Fort Wayne International (FWA) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 23.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.8 / 100
Community Resilience	85.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	147 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	146 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	92 km
Apr 17, 1990	8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio	M3.0	44 km
Apr 4, 1994	2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio	M2.9	71 km
May 12, 2006	2 km E of Lima, Ohio	M2.8	79 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	25 km
Jan 30, 2004	2 km S of Rockford, Ohio	M2.5	35 km
Jun 4, 1990	4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio	M2.5	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 766 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002	EF4	21 km	4
Feb 18, 1992	EF4	39 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	90 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	76 km	3
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	68 km	13
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	44 km	4
Mar 6, 1956	EF4	56 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	73 km	1
Mar 14, 2024	EF3	79 km	3
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	63 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	41 km	1
May 27, 2019	EF3	95 km	0
May 27, 2019	EF3	43 km	0
Aug 24, 2016	EF3	36 km	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	95 km	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF3	20 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	58 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	78 km	1
Mar 10, 1986	EF3	89 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	76 km	5

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.9 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.9 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.6 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.0 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.6 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.7 in

Preble has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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