Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hanna experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. 70% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average
51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-3°C)
July Average
75°F (24°C)
Geography
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density
500/sq mi
Coordinates
41.4120°N, 86.7794°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
LaPorte County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 12 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall33.6"
Wettest Month (Aug)3.89"
Driest Month (Feb)1.51"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
70.2%
Unhealthy Days
2
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
145 km
4 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
97 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
109 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,605 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
92 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
60 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
52 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
21.6 mi
5
May 27, 2019
EF3
73 km
13.7 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
100 km
7.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
90 km
7.8 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
52 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
93 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
37 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
90 km
38.5 mi
1
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
36 km
12.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
18 km
12.1 mi
0
Jun 20, 1974
EF3
56 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
40 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
40 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
60 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
36 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
18 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 29, 1963
EF3
93 km
23.1 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
33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
81 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
43 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
42 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-3°C)
1.6 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
1.5 in
Driest
March
40°F (4°C)
1.9 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.3 in
May
62°F (17°C)
3.7 in
June
71°F (22°C)
3.9 in
July
75°F (24°C)
3.6 in
Warmest
August
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
September
66°F (19°C)
2.5 in
October
55°F (13°C)
3.3 in
November
42°F (6°C)
2.4 in
December
32°F (-0°C)
1.7 in
Hanna has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").