Weather & Climate in Tell City, IN

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

Tell City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 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 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 414 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.7°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	414 ft (126 m)
Area	4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density	1,653/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9530°N, 86.7593°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	Hancock County County
Nearest Airport	Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"

35% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.72"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	28.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.0 / 100
Community Resilience	71.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 18, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M5.2	113 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	112 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	88 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	112 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	77 km	5 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	31 km	10 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	134 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	113 km	12 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	39 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	112 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	114 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	146 km	7 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	110 km	16 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	111 km	14 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	113 km	18 km
May 10, 2012	0 km NW of Emison, Indiana	M3.1	113 km	11 km
Sep 9, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	114 km	12 km
May 30, 2023	6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M3.0	68 km	0 km
Jan 3, 2003	9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana	M2.9	106 km	2 km
Apr 28, 2000	6 km W of Equality, Illinois	M2.9	147 km	1 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 103 fatalities, 1,363 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	13 km	68.0 mi	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	32 km	32.0 mi	31
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	73 km	45.1 mi	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	91 km	30.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	85 km	13.0 mi	6
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	94 km	11.0 mi	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	80 km	37.9 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	93 km	18.5 mi	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	62 km	14.0 mi	0
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	97 km	5.8 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	98 km	12.4 mi	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	98 km	18.1 mi	3
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	41 km	7.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	87 km	12.0 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	91 km	41.3 mi	24
May 30, 2004	EF3	45 km	15.0 mi	1
May 11, 2003	EF3	74 km	1.8 mi	0
May 23, 2000	EF3	62 km	6.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	45 km	7.0 mi	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	98 km	9.0 mi	1

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BROOKS KNOB (2,225 acres, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	97 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	95 km
2007	DEAD DEER	1,557	76 km
2008	GOBLIN KNOB	1,445	100 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,336	20 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,057	22 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,039	76 km
2021	UNNAMED	959	23 km
2014	UNNAMED	910	32 km
2019	UNNAMED	892	32 km
2024	LONG RUN RX	774	19 km
2010	RICEVILLE RX	671	41 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	82 km
2019	UNNAMED	584	19 km
2010	ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX	581	20 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	3.2 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.4 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
December	37°F (3°C)	3.9 in

Tell City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").

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