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Weather & Climate in Hillsdale, IN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hillsdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°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 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 592 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7846°N, 87.3918°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Vermillion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jun 17, 2021 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.8 | 10 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 1991 | 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois | M3.8 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2004 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | M3.8 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana | M3.7 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana | M3.6 | 55 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois | M3.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana | M3.1 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana | M3.1 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois | M2.9 | 116 km | 18 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois | M2.7 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Apr 16, 1991 | 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois | M2.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana | M2.7 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 4 km ESE of Parkersburg, Illinois | M2.5 | 144 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
577 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 993 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 26, 1994 | EF4 | 86 km | 14.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 83 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 83 km | 108.7 mi | 18 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 52 km | 45.7 mi | 28 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 77 km | 21.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 79 km | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 80 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 83 km | 29.8 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 78 km | 37.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | EF3 | 91 km | 112.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 80 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 61 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 86 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 43 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | EF3 | 88 km | 35.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1980 | EF3 | 43 km | 18.1 mi | 1 |
| Jun 25, 1978 | EF3 | 80 km | 27.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1978 | EF3 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1974 | EF3 | 72 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Hillsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.1").