Templeton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

10 Population 83/sq mi density

51°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Templeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)

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

Annual Rainfall 37.0"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 18.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.56"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.78"

Air Quality

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)

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	76 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	114 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	92 km
Dec 17, 1990	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.2	51 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	114 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,646 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994	EF4	22 km	3
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	18 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	7 km	18
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	62 km	28
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	71 km	25
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	38 km	0
Aug 24, 2016	EF3	86 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	37 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	87 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	77 km	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 11, 1998	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	77 km	1
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	92 km	0
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 2, 1980	EF3	50 km	1
Jun 25, 1978	EF3	22 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF3	80 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	68 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	135 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	61 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.8 in	Driest
March	40°F (4°C)	2.7 in
April	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
May	62°F (16°C)	4.0 in
June	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.3 in

Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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