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Weather & Climate in Blanford, IN

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

Blanford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°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 42.7 inches. The area receives 19.1 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 557 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates39.6681°N, 87.5206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyEdgar County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.7"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 19.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.3 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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 M5.2 139 km 14 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 138 km 15 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 139 km 18 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 27 km 6 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 86 km 0 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 142 km 12 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km 13 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 77 km 5 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 139 km 19 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 67 km 5 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 138 km 16 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km 14 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 77 km 10 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 148 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 60 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 140 km 18 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 96 km 11 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 21 km 5 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 142 km 12 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 139 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 918 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 100 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 108.7 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 94 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 45.7 mi 28
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 5.9 mi 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 40.9 mi 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 84 km 29.8 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 37.9 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 72 km 18.7 mi 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 91 km 112.0 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 2.0 mi 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 77 km 4.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 53 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 91 km 15.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 5.3 mi 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 92 km 35.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 60 km 18.1 mi 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 97 km 27.4 mi 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 94 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Blanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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