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Weather & Climate in Danville, IN

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

Danville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°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 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 867 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation867 ft (264 m)
Area7.0 sq mi (18.1 km²)
Population Density1,098/sq mi
Coordinates39.7588°N, 86.4953°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHendricks County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 68 km 6 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km 0 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 73 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 22 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 22 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 58 km 10 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 135 km 11 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 83 km 5 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 134 km 9 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 146 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 2,000 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 47 km 13.2 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 89 km 14.0 mi 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 88 km 11.0 mi 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 90 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 108.7 mi 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 35.6 mi 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 36 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 48.0 mi 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 63 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 55 km 5.9 mi 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 42 km 5.5 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 8.6 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 37.9 mi 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 77 km 9.7 mi 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 77 km 10.0 mi 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 60 km 112.0 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 80 km 18.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 73 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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