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Weather & Climate in Sheridan, IN

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

Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°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 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,331/sq mi
Coordinates40.1309°N, 86.2185°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience93.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 97 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 75 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 70 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 61 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 71 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 123 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 122 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 146 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

606 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 2,056 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 45 km 13.2 mi 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 73 km 14.0 mi 3
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 85 km 11.0 mi 2
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 76 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 108.7 mi 18
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 18.0 mi 1
May 14, 1972 EF4 42 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 33 km 48.0 mi 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 57 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 71 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 74 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 93 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 67 km 5.5 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 66 km 6.4 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 95 km 13.7 mi 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 86 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 37 km 8.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,102 acres, 2007).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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