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 Average
49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
682 ft (208 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density
345/sq mi
Coordinates
40.7750°N, 86.7724°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
White County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 48 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.06"
Driest Month (Feb)1.69"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
34.5 / 100
Community Resilience
84.1 / 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").