Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burnettsville 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. 88% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Area
0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density
469/sq mi
Coordinates
40.7612°N, 86.5947°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Carroll County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 52 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall17.2"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.64"
Driest Month (Feb)1.79"
Air Quality
AQI Median
36.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
87.8%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
29.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
13.4 / 100
Community Resilience
67.4 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively 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
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
119 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
130 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
112 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
86 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
130 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
589 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 163 fatalities, 2,338 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
43 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
47 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
54 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
97 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
95 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
86 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
44 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
52 km
21.8 mi
0
Mar 6, 1956
EF4
89 km
1.9 mi
1
Mar 31, 2023
EF3
90 km
6.4 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
46 km
13.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
48 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
50 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
37 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
70 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
39 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
97 km
47.0 mi
1
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
60 km
18.5 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
86 km
18.1 mi
1
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
49 km
27.4 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
107 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
86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
31°F (-1°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
41°F (5°C)
2.8 in
April
53°F (11°C)
3.8 in
May
63°F (17°C)
4.1 in
June
71°F (22°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
July
74°F (23°C)
4.6 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.5 in
September
66°F (19°C)
2.9 in
October
55°F (13°C)
3.0 in
November
42°F (6°C)
2.9 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
2.3 in
Burnettsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").