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Weather & Climate in Lake Holiday, IN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lake Holiday experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 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 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 780 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9635°N, 86.9599°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jun 17, 2021 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.8 | 32 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 1991 | 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois | M3.8 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Sep 12, 2004 | 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana | M3.8 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Dec 20, 1990 | 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana | M3.7 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Apr 14, 2000 | 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana | M3.6 | 29 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana | M3.1 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Dec 16, 1996 | 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana | M3.1 | 64 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2012 | 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana | M2.7 | 135 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
596 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,895 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF4 | 89 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | EF4 | 57 km | 14.0 mi | 3 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 56 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 61 km | 108.7 mi | 18 |
| May 14, 1972 | EF4 | 78 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 69 km | 48.0 mi | 25 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 42 km | 21.8 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 10 km | 45.7 mi | 28 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 87 km | 5.5 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 77 km | 5.9 mi | 2 |
| Aug 24, 2016 | EF3 | 86 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 44 km | 37.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF3 | 100 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | EF3 | 87 km | 112.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1998 | EF3 | 90 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 86 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 84 km | 5.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 72 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 73 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 22, 1992 | EF3 | 28 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in |
Lake Holiday has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.2").