Saline City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Clay County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
12 Population 80/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Saline City 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates39.3666°N, 87.1323°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.58"

Air Quality

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

42 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 M5.2 121 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 119 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 121 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 147 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 53 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 145 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 129 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 125 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 72 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 120 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 50 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 55 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 119 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 146 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 120 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 103 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 78 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 27 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 656 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 36 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 6
May 25, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 44 km 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 80 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 80 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 79 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Saline City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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