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Weather & Climate in Redkey, IN

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

Redkey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°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 41.4 inches. The area receives 20.9 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 968 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation968 ft (295 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,668/sq mi
Coordinates40.3483°N, 85.1539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyJay County County
Nearest AirportDelaware County Regional (MIE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience55.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 93 km 2 km
Jan 26, 2012 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana M3.0 139 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 28 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 64 km 5 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 101 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 75 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 56 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 959 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 27, 2019 EF4 83 km 18.2 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF4 58 km 52.8 mi 4
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 93 km 13.2 mi 0
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 65 km 2.8 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 86 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 30 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 95 km 32.5 mi 13
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 66 km 18.4 mi 3
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 43 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 19 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 86 km 31.3 mi 3
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 40 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 45 km 10.8 mi 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 72 km 10.5 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 32 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 89 km 8.6 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 93 km 7.5 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Redkey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.0").

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