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 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 41.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 722 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
722 ft (220 m)
Area
0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density
1,475/sq mi
Coordinates
41.4784°N, 86.6930°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
LaPorte County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 16 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall41.7"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.22"
Driest Month (Feb)2.00"
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
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 (-4°C)
2.5 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
2.0 in
Driest
March
37°F (3°C)
2.5 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.5 in
May
60°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
69°F (21°C)
4.0 in
July
73°F (23°C)
4.2 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.4 in
October
53°F (12°C)
4.0 in
November
40°F (5°C)
2.8 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
2.5 in
Kingsford Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.0").