Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Royal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 734 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
734 ft (224 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density
1,311/sq mi
Coordinates
40.8643°N, 86.5000°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Cass County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 49 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall19.4"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.78"
Driest Month (Feb)2.02"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
56.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
68.7 / 100
Community Resilience
71.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
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
133 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
142 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
125 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
100 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
116 km
5 km
Apr 17, 1990
8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio
M3.0
146 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2015
6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio
M2.6
146 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: 159 fatalities, 2,367 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
57 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
61 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
67 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
66 km
21.8 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
53 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
81 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
99 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
83 km
37.0 mi
36
Mar 6, 1956
EF4
85 km
1.9 mi
1
Mar 31, 2023
EF3
88 km
6.4 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
99 km
12.8 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
34 km
13.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
52 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
64 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
37 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
56 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
35 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
84 km
47.0 mi
1
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
63 km
18.5 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
100 km
18.1 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
98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.6 in
Coldest
February
29°F (-2°C)
2.0 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
2.7 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.8 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.4 in
June
71°F (21°C)
4.8 in
July
74°F (23°C)
4.8 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
72°F (22°C)
4.4 in
September
66°F (19°C)
3.3 in
October
53°F (12°C)
3.0 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.1 in
December
31°F (-1°C)
2.5 in
Royal Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").