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Weather & Climate in Hidden Valley, IN

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

Hidden Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 707 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation707 ft (215 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density1,327/sq mi
Coordinates39.1683°N, 84.8450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyDearborn County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience48.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 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 85 km 2 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 119 km 10 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 143 km 0 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 144 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 142 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 130 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 99 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 134 km 4 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 117 km 11 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 93 km 4 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 108 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 140 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 3,048 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 22 km 20.8 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 85 km 31.3 mi 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 80 km 18.2 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 46 km 9.9 mi 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 92 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 42 km 10.0 mi 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 66 km 26.7 mi 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 9 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 74 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 32 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 35.6 mi 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 69 km 78.7 mi 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 50 km 24.1 mi 1
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 94 km 63.1 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 10.5 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 92 km 9.9 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 50 km 8.7 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 56 km 20.4 mi 3
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 59 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 59 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 61 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 61 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 56 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 53 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 56 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 62 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 56 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 58 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 62 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 62 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 60 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 59 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 60 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 58 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 60 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 59 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 54 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Hidden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.7").

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