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Weather & Climate in Preble, IN

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

Preble 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 40.0 inches. The area receives 23.3 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 809 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation809 ft (247 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density616/sq mi
Coordinates40.8326°N, 85.0099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWells County County
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (FWA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience85.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 147 km 2 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 146 km 5 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 92 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 44 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 71 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 79 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 25 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 35 km 5 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 119 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 766 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 21 km 52.8 mi 4
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 39 km 2.8 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 76 km 18.4 mi 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 68 km 32.5 mi 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 44 km 52.5 mi 4
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 56 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 73 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 79 km 31.3 mi 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 41 km 10.8 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 13.7 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 43 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 36 km 5.2 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 95 km 4.5 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 20 km 5.0 mi 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 58 km 32.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 78 km 21.0 mi 1
Mar 10, 1986 EF3 89 km 7.6 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 36.2 mi 5
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in

Preble has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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