Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fish Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°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 42.6 inches. The area receives 65.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
689 ft (210 m)
Area
1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density
619/sq mi
Coordinates
41.5575°N, 86.5455°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
LaPorte County County
Nearest Airport
South Bend International (SBN) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall42.6"
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.25"
Driest Month (Feb)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.7 / 100
Community Resilience
82.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
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 Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 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
119 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
140 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
110 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
88 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
433 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
40 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
71 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
29 km
37.0 mi
36
May 27, 2019
EF3
73 km
13.7 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
42 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
98 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
12 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
78 km
21.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
32 km
12.1 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
39 km
12.6 mi
0
Jun 20, 1974
EF3
79 km
4.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
91 km
36.2 mi
5
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
56 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
16 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
78 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
23 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
59 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
50 km
0.1 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
13 km
36.5 mi
0
Jul 23, 1961
EF3
77 km
0.1 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
32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 acres, 1986).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
56 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
55 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
37°F (3°C)
3.0 in
April
48°F (9°C)
3.7 in
May
60°F (15°C)
3.5 in
June
69°F (21°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
July
73°F (23°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.8 in
October
52°F (11°C)
3.2 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.5 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.0 in
Fish Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").
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