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Weather & Climate in Berne, IN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Berne experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°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 41.9 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,691/sq mi
Coordinates40.6573°N, 84.9555°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyAdams County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 27.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience45.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
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.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 132 km 2 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 112 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 24 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 55 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 74 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 37 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 26 km 5 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 121 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

514 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 769 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 21 km 52.8 mi 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 34 km 2.8 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 18.4 mi 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 32.5 mi 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 38 km 52.5 mi 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 53 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 68 km 31.3 mi 3
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 55 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 25 km 10.8 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 38 km 12.8 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 10.5 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 55 km 5.2 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 99 km 4.5 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 3 km 5.0 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 58 km 32.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 98 km 18.5 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 99 km 20.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 98 km 21.0 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Berne has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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