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Weather & Climate in Laketon, IN

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

Laketon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°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 41.1 inches. The area receives 30.3 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 763 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation763 ft (233 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density507/sq mi
Coordinates40.9812°N, 85.8400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWabash County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.4 / 100
Community Resilience93.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

May 2, 2015 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan M4.2 144 km 4 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 145 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 144 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 72 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 101 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 138 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 91 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 106 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 127 fatalities, 2,121 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 93 km 52.8 mi 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 73 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 72 km 21.6 mi 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 79 km 48.0 mi 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 63 km 21.2 mi 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 62 km 52.5 mi 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 51 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 59 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 24 km 13.7 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 59 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 65 km 8.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 79 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 48 km 7.5 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 45 km 20.3 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 37 km 4.5 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 85 km 5.0 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 87 km 47.0 mi 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 68 km 18.5 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 89 km 21.0 mi 1
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 69 km 11.6 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 7 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in

Laketon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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