Velpen, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
23
Population
70/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
Velpen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3553°N, 87.1055°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Velpen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (3.4").