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Weather & Climate in Dunreith, IN

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

Dunreith experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°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 44.4 inches. The area receives 24.8 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 1,042 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,042 ft (318 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,633/sq mi
Coordinates39.8028°N, 85.4366°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 24.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience72.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 29 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 105 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 M3.2 140 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 88 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 110 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 140 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 117 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 908 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 83 km 18.2 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 44 km 13.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 21 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 35.6 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 31 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 19 km 18.9 mi 0
May 14, 1972 EF4 55 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 40 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 86 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 50 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 64 km 5.5 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 77 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 12.8 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 10.5 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 97 km 8.6 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 82 km 8.7 mi 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 43 km 9.7 mi 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 62 km 10.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WUI 3 03 (3,372 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 92 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 93 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 93 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 99 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 90 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 75 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,019 90 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 100 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 3 RX FALL 2008 949 93 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 88 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 98 km
2002 UNIT 3 929 93 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 99 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 89 km
2003 UNIT 5 03 688 99 km
2004 UNIT 1 669 89 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Dunreith has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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