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Weather & Climate in Mishawaka, IN

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

Mishawaka 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 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.9 km²)
Population Density2,813/sq mi
Coordinates41.6766°N, 86.1654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountySt. Joseph County County
Nearest AirportSouth Bend International (SBN)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.2 / 100
Community Resilience90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 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 87 km 4 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 106 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 138 km 1 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 57 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 142 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,778 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 2, 1977 EF4 84 km 12.4 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 19 km 21.2 mi 31
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 83 km 90.3 mi 23
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 39 km 21.6 mi 5
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 11 km 37.0 mi 36
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 80.5 mi 21
May 27, 2019 EF3 77 km 13.7 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 42 km 20.3 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 23 km 47.0 mi 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 93 km 21.0 mi 1
May 13, 1980 EF3 79 km 10.6 mi 5
May 13, 1980 EF3 61 km 21.0 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 67 km 12.6 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 60 km 12.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 65 km 36.2 mi 5
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Nov 26, 1965 EF3 28 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 90 km 14.2 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 94 km 33.1 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 50 km 35.6 mi 10
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 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 acres, 1986).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 88 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 87 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

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 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Mishawaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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