Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talma 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 773 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average
25°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
773 ft (236 m)
Area
0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density
770/sq mi
Coordinates
41.1524°N, 86.1379°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Fulton County County
Nearest Airport
South Bend International (SBN) 40 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall30.1"
Wettest Month (Jul)4.44"
Driest Month (Feb)2.28"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
20.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability
45.3 / 100
Community Resilience
74.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
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: M4.2.
May 2, 2015
5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan
M4.2
134 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
143 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
143 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
72 km
5 km
Apr 17, 1990
8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio
M3.0
133 km
5 km
Jun 12, 2015
6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio
M2.6
117 km
5 km
Jan 30, 2004
2 km S of Rockford, Ohio
M2.5
136 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
534 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 125 fatalities, 2,150 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
48 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
41 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
52.5 mi
4
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
86 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
64 km
21.6 mi
5
Mar 6, 1956
EF4
81 km
1.9 mi
1
Mar 31, 2023
EF3
88 km
6.4 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
90 km
12.8 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
19 km
13.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
77 km
8.6 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
57 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
17 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
47 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
57 km
47.0 mi
1
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
84 km
18.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
99 km
21.0 mi
1
Jul 7, 1977
EF3
79 km
11.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
92 km
12.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
45 km
12.1 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
63 km
36.2 mi
5
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
87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: 17 INDU COWLES DUNES (522 acres, 2017).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
2.8 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
2.3 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
2.6 in
April
49°F (10°C)
3.9 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.4 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.3 in
July
73°F (23°C)
4.4 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
71°F (22°C)
4.1 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.2 in
October
53°F (12°C)
3.2 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.1 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
2.4 in
Talma has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (2.3").