Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Cicott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 713 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
713 ft (217 m)
Area
0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density
83/sq mi
Coordinates
40.7659°N, 86.5369°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Cass County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 53 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall19.4"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.78"
Driest Month (Feb)2.02"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
68.7 / 100
Community Resilience
71.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
122 km
6 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
131 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
113 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
89 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
126 km
5 km
Apr 17, 1990
8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio
M3.0
146 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
586 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 162 fatalities, 2,324 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
47 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
51 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
58 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
88 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
95 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
43 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
54 km
21.8 mi
0
Mar 6, 1956
EF4
84 km
1.9 mi
1
Mar 31, 2023
EF3
86 km
6.4 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
42 km
13.7 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
99 km
12.8 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
45 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
53 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
33 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
67 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
35 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
95 km
47.0 mi
1
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
57 km
18.5 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
89 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
108 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
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.0 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
2.7 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.8 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.4 in
June
71°F (21°C)
4.8 in
July
74°F (23°C)
4.8 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
72°F (22°C)
4.4 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.3 in
October
53°F (12°C)
3.0 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.1 in
December
31°F (-1°C)
2.5 in
Lake Cicott has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").