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Weather & Climate in Laconia, IN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laconia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 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 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 960/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0318°N, 86.0855°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Harrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jan 24, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana | M3.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 6 km N of Alton, Indiana | M3.8 | 35 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana | M3.1 | 148 km | 11 km |
| May 30, 2023 | 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky | M3.0 | 122 km | 0 km |
| Nov 28, 1998 | 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.9 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Aug 20, 2015 | 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky | M2.8 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Jan 28, 1991 | 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky | M2.8 | 133 km | 1 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky | M2.8 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Mar 6, 2000 | 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana | M2.7 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana | M2.7 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 2001 | 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky | M2.7 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Mar 21, 1990 | 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky | M2.7 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Mar 9, 1990 | 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana | M2.7 | 15 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky | M2.6 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky | M2.6 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky | M2.6 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky | M2.6 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Aug 26, 2000 | 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana | M2.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
474 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,447 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 58 km | 68.0 mi | 6 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF5 | 52 km | 32.0 mi | 31 |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF4 | 45 km | 45.1 mi | 11 |
| May 28, 1996 | EF4 | 32 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 92 km | 11.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 93 km | 18.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 35 km | 18.5 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 80 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 38 km | 37.9 mi | 3 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 89 km | 79.4 mi | 4 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 65 km | 35.6 mi | 11 |
| Dec 11, 2021 | EF3 | 90 km | 14.5 mi | 1 |
| May 25, 2011 | EF3 | 95 km | 6.8 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | EF3 | 88 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 68 km | 4.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 2004 | EF3 | 54 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| May 23, 2000 | EF3 | 59 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 1997 | EF3 | 75 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | FLOATING MILL HOLLOW | 2,422 | 92 km |
| 2008 | BROOKS KNOB | 2,225 | 94 km |
| 2012 | FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN | 2,221 | 91 km |
| 2010 | JOPPA CHURCH | 2,037 | 95 km |
| 2004 | JIM LEE | 1,770 | 96 km |
| 2009 | TEMPLE HILL | 1,628 | 92 km |
| 2009 | JIM LEE | 1,613 | 96 km |
| 2007 | Big Woods | 1,500 | 88 km |
| 2008 | GOBLIN KNOB | 1,445 | 89 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 1,336 | 42 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,057 | 40 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 959 | 40 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 910 | 36 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 892 | 36 km |
| 2024 | LONG RUN RX | 774 | 45 km |
| 2010 | RICEVILLE RX | 671 | 59 km |
| 2007 | DENNISON FERRY RX | 655 | 91 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 641 | 82 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 584 | 45 km |
| 2010 | ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX | 581 | 43 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Laconia has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (2.7").