Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Idaville 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 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 713 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average
27°F (-3°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
713 ft (217 m)
Area
5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density
67/sq mi
Coordinates
40.7588°N, 86.6506°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
White County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 51 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall17.2"
Wettest Month (Jul)3.98"
Driest Month (Feb)1.77"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
34.5 / 100
Community Resilience
84.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
117 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
130 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
111 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
84 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
133 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
592 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 163 fatalities, 2,340 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
40 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
44 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
50 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
84 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
46 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
99 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
98 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
50 km
21.8 mi
0
Mar 6, 1956
EF4
94 km
1.9 mi
1
Mar 31, 2023
EF3
95 km
6.4 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
50 km
13.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
51 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
48 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
42 km
7.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
99 km
7.8 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
72 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
44 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
98 km
47.0 mi
1
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
63 km
18.5 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
83 km
18.1 mi
1
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
107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
27°F (-3°C)
1.9 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
2.8 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.6 in
May
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
70°F (21°C)
3.9 in
July
74°F (23°C)
4.0 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.2 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.8 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.1 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
2.7 in
Idaville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").
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