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Velpen, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
23
Population
70/sq mi density
55°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
234
Violent Crime/100K
943 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Velpen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.8").