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Weather & Climate in Kingsford Heights, IN

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

Kingsford Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°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 42.2 inches. The area receives 28.5 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 722 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation722 ft (220 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,475/sq mi
Coordinates41.4784°N, 86.6930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyLaPorte County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 28.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.7 / 100
Community Resilience82.6 / 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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 134 km 4 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 101 km 1 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 101 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,614 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 97 km 15.0 mi 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 21.6 mi 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 52 km 21.2 mi 31
May 27, 2019 EF3 73 km 13.7 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 100 km 7.8 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 48 km 20.3 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 96 km 4.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 27 km 47.0 mi 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 91 km 21.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 22 km 12.1 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 34 km 12.6 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 100 km 38.5 mi 1
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 65 km 4.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 45 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 29 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 12, 1965 EF3 66 km 4.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 17 km 35.6 mi 10
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 45 km 33.1 mi 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 100 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 29 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 92 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 46 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 45 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in

Kingsford Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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