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Weather & Climate in Coesse, IN

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

Coesse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°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 39.1 inches. The area receives 21.4 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 849 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation849 ft (259 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates41.1276°N, 85.4007°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWhitley County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 21.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.4 / 100
Community Resilience87.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 123 km 4 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 117 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 50 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 87 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 117 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 119 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 57 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 81 km 5 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 148 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: 136 fatalities, 1,753 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 66 km 52.8 mi 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 83 km 2.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 64 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 71 km 21.2 mi 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 82 km 80.5 mi 21
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 21.6 mi 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 90.3 mi 23
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 64 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 61 km 12.8 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 63 km 13.7 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 88 km 10.8 mi 1
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 99 km 8.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 40 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 86 km 7.5 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 67 km 20.3 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 76 km 4.5 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 5.0 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 96 km 32.0 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 7 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in

Coesse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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