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Templeton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
10
Population
83/sq mi density
50°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
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Templeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5133°N, 87.2074°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.9 / 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)
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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").