Weather & Climate in Evansville, IN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Evansville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 44.6 sq mi (115.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9877°N, 87.5347°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 18, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M5.2 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.7 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 20 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.0 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 9 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1991 | 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois | M3.8 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 6 km N of Alton, Indiana | M3.8 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.8 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.7 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.6 | 61 km | 19 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | M3.4 | 58 km | 16 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois | M3.4 | 89 km | 26 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.3 | 59 km | 14 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois | M3.2 | 99 km | 0 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois | M3.1 | 141 km | 2 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois | M3.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
493 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,078 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 69 km | 68.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 93 km | 32.0 mi | 31 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | EF4 | 82 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 54 km | 13.0 mi | 6 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 87 km | 106.0 mi | 1 |
| Jan 7, 1989 | EF4 | 59 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | EF3 | 30 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | 53 km | 44.1 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 48 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 93 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2009 | EF3 | 97 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2009 | EF3 | 45 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2008 | EF3 | 96 km | 18.1 mi | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 40 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2005 | EF3 | 85 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 78 km | 11.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 28 km | 41.3 mi | 24 |
| May 30, 2004 | EF3 | 93 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| May 11, 2003 | EF3 | 67 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2002 | EF3 | 74 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | GAP VIEW RX | 1,575 | 96 km |
| 2022 | DENNISON HOLLOW RX | 1,573 | 87 km |
| 2007 | DEAD DEER | 1,557 | 93 km |
| 2022 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 1,502 | 96 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 85 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,447 | 87 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,336 | 85 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,299 | 96 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,216 | 96 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,203 | 97 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,057 | 87 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 1,039 | 96 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,008 | 97 km |
| 2024 | CAVE HILL RX | 999 | 84 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 994 | 87 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 959 | 88 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 910 | 94 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 892 | 94 km |
| 2021 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 865 | 97 km |
| 2024 | LONG RUN RX | 774 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Evansville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.1").