Weather & Climate in Mitchell, IN

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

Mitchell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	54.1°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	689 ft (210 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	1,098/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7371°N, 86.4752°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Lawrence County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 12.8"

Wettest Month (May) 4.92"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.9 / 100
Community Resilience	67.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
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 Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 18, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M5.2	127 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	125 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	139 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	126 km	18 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	66 km	10 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	132 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2021	Illinois-Indiana border region	M3.8	140 km	6 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	130 km	12 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	109 km	0 km
Sep 12, 2004	4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana	M3.8	119 km	2 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	62 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	126 km	13 km
Dec 20, 1990	5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana	M3.7	96 km	5 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	128 km	19 km
Apr 14, 2000	4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana	M3.6	116 km	5 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	123 km	16 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	124 km	14 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	128 km	18 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	117 km	5 km
May 10, 2012	0 km NW of Emison, Indiana	M3.1	86 km	11 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

511 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,142 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	78 km	68.0 mi	6
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	42 km	45.1 mi	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	91 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	7 km	11.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	92 km	13.0 mi	6
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	21 km	18.0 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	79 km	35.6 mi	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	66 km	35.6 mi	11
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	87 km	18.5 mi	3
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	66 km	5.9 mi	2
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	95 km	5.5 mi	0
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	99 km	8.7 mi	3
May 25, 2011	EF3	17 km	6.8 mi	0
Mar 8, 2009	EF3	17 km	1.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	86 km	4.8 mi	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	57 km	12.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	87 km	10.0 mi	0
May 30, 2004	EF3	46 km	15.0 mi	1
Sep 20, 2002	EF3	56 km	112.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 1999	EF3	86 km	3.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1998	JPG 09 1	6,113	93 km
2005	RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06	5,054	94 km
2007	UNITS 8-9 2008	4,316	92 km
2006	UNIT 19 06 WUI	3,412	92 km
2003	WUI 3 03	3,372	94 km
2010	WUI UNIT 28K	3,230	96 km
1999	UNNAMED	3,122	93 km
2002	UNIT 8	2,753	91 km
2005	UNIT 3 05	2,511	93 km
2001	01 UNIT 16	2,361	95 km
2011	WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011	2,215	91 km
2004	UNIT 19	2,004	91 km
2003	UNIT 8 03	1,971	91 km
2008	FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008	1,942	92 km
2000	JPG 14	1,908	93 km
2003	UNIT 16 03	1,809	95 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,547	47 km
2002	UNIT 9	1,485	93 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,462	92 km
2010	TRACER	1,408	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	3.0 in	Coldest
February	33°F (1°C)	2.9 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	4.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	4.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.5 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.2 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.5 in

Mitchell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").

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