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Weather & Climate in Norway, IN

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

Norway experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 20.3 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 682 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates40.7750°N, 86.7724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportPorter County Regional (VPZ)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 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 Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
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 M3.8 114 km 6 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 132 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 113 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 144 km 1 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 82 km 10 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 140 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 149 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,745 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 36 km 14.0 mi 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 39 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 108.7 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 84 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 50 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 48.0 mi 25
May 27, 2019 EF3 59 km 13.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 60 km 8.6 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 37.9 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 52 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 88 km 7.8 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 77 km 20.3 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 54 km 4.5 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 98 km 47.0 mi 1
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 73 km 18.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 81 km 18.1 mi 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 42 km 27.4 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 56 km 11.6 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 57 km 12.1 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 82 km 38.5 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 7 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 71 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 100 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Norway has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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