Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambia 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 739 feet.
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)
Geography
Elevation
739 ft (225 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density
1,227/sq mi
Coordinates
40.4893°N, 87.5163°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Warren County County
Nearest Airport
Vermilion Regional (DNV) 20 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun)5.21"
Driest Month (Feb)1.86"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
14.8 / 100
Community Resilience
61.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
76 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
125 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
104 km
5 km
May 13, 2025
7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois
M3.3
143 km
10 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
148 km
1 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
62 km
10 km
Dec 16, 1996
3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana
M3.1
111 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
106 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
623 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,719 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
48 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
44 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
33 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
61 km
21.8 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
97 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
76 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 17, 1963
EF4
91 km
57.3 mi
1
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
100 km
18.7 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
62 km
29.8 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
60 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
67 km
7.8 mi
0
Apr 19, 1996
EF3
78 km
4.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 1996
EF3
55 km
2.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
74 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
59 km
18.1 mi
1
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
47 km
27.4 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
59 km
38.5 mi
1
Jun 20, 1974
EF3
88 km
4.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
76 km
14.9 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
83 km
5.9 mi
1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
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
145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.9 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
2.7 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.9 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.6 in
June
70°F (21°C)
5.2 in
Wettest
July
72°F (22°C)
4.9 in
Warmest
August
71°F (21°C)
3.2 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.4 in
October
53°F (11°C)
3.2 in
November
40°F (4°C)
3.0 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
2.2 in
Ambia has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.9").