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Weather & Climate in Argos, IN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Argos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 54.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,412/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2376°N, 86.2532°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Bend International (SBN) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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: M4.2.
| May 2, 2015 | 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan | M4.2 | 130 km | 4 km |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan | M3.3 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois | M3.2 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | M3.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 1990 | 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio | M2.6 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio | M2.5 | 149 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
509 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 119 fatalities, 1,998 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 35 km | 21.2 mi | 31 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 63 km | 21.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 94 km | 48.0 mi | 25 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 38 km | 37.0 mi | 36 |
| Mar 6, 1956 | EF4 | 94 km | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | 30 km | 13.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF3 | 87 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF3 | 67 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 10 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2004 | EF3 | 57 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 45 km | 47.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF3 | 94 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 7, 1977 | EF3 | 88 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 34 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 79 km | 12.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1974 | EF3 | 98 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 69 km | 36.2 mi | 5 |
| May 16, 1968 | EF3 | 66 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| Oct 24, 1967 | EF3 | 88 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 26, 1965 | EF3 | 55 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
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 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 acres, 1986).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1986 | OGDEN DUNS | 863 | 90 km |
| 2021 | 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST | 594 | 90 km |
| 2017 | 17 INDU COWLES DUNES | 522 | 84 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Argos has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").