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Weather & Climate in Billtown, IN

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

Billtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 617 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation617 ft (188 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates39.5101°N, 87.1873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 13.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 132 km 14 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 131 km 15 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 132 km 18 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 37 km 6 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 136 km 12 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 131 km 2 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 81 km 0 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 49 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 132 km 13 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 47 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 133 km 19 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 130 km 16 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 131 km 14 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 99 km 10 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 63 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 18 km 5 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 134 km 18 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 82 km 11 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 136 km 12 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 107 km 18 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: 39 fatalities, 741 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 11.0 mi 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 99 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 96 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 45.7 mi 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 5.9 mi 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 5.5 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 37.9 mi 0
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 89 km 1.1 mi 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 92 km 12.0 mi 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 58 km 112.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 2.0 mi 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 34 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 59 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 55 km 5.3 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 100 km 9.0 mi 0
Jul 30, 1992 EF3 92 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 96 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 59 km 35.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 64 km 18.1 mi 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,547 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 91 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Billtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.2").

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