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Weather & Climate in Carmel, IN

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

Carmel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area48.5 sq mi (125.7 km²)
Population Density2,047/sq mi
Coordinates39.9655°N, 86.1484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience49.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 98 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 58 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 59 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 56 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 77 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 119 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 123 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

623 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,921 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 27 km 13.2 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 89 km 14.0 mi 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 69 km 11.0 mi 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 92 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 35.6 mi 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 23 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 48.0 mi 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 92 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 52 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 83 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 90 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 89 km 5.9 mi 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 48 km 5.5 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 94 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 55 km 8.6 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 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Carmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.2").

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