Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Pierre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 29.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 703 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
703 ft (214 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density
815/sq mi
Coordinates
41.1993°N, 86.8907°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Starke County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.0"
Wettest Month (Aug)4.86"
Driest Month (Feb)2.44"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
24.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
41.3 / 100
Community Resilience
73.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.2.
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
103 km
1 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
127 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
124 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
135 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
580 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 161 fatalities, 2,656 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
80 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
82 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
80 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
94 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
99 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
72 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
77 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
97 km
21.8 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
68 km
13.7 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
95 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
74 km
7.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
86 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
61 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
83 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
61 km
47.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
93 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
86 km
27.4 mi
0
Jul 7, 1977
EF3
98 km
11.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
71 km
38.5 mi
1
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
22 km
12.1 mi
0
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
56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
62 km
2021
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3
978
97 km
2024
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX
938
98 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
53 km
2021
UNNAMED
738
99 km
2019
UNNAMED
698
98 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
53 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.7 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
2.4 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
2.7 in
April
49°F (10°C)
3.6 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.1 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.5 in
July
73°F (23°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
September
65°F (18°C)
3.3 in
October
53°F (12°C)
3.6 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.0 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
2.6 in
San Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").