Wawaka, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
102
Population
134/sq mi density
$35,577
Median Income
$23,636 per capita
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,577 median income, 23.9% unemployment
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wawaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 903 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4599°N, 85.4835°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Noble County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Wawaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.1").