Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Templeton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average
26°F (-3°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Area
0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density
83/sq mi
Coordinates
40.5133°N, 87.2074°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Benton County County
Nearest Airport
Vermilion Regional (DNV) 30 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall18.9"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.56"
Driest Month (Feb)1.78"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
28.3 / 100
Community Resilience
67.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
76 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
114 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
92 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
51 km
10 km
Dec 16, 1996
3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana
M3.1
114 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
126 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
611 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,646 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
22 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
18 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
7 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
62 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
71 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
38 km
21.8 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
86 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
37 km
37.9 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
87 km
29.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
88 km
7.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
77 km
7.8 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
94 km
4.5 mi
0
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
97 km
18.5 mi
0
Apr 19, 1996
EF3
77 km
2.0 mi
1
Nov 22, 1992
EF3
92 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
88 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
50 km
18.1 mi
1
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
22 km
27.4 mi
0
Jul 7, 1977
EF3
80 km
11.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
68 km
38.5 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
135 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
61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
26°F (-3°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
30°F (-1°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
40°F (4°C)
2.7 in
April
51°F (11°C)
3.8 in
May
62°F (16°C)
4.0 in
June
71°F (22°C)
4.6 in
Wettest
July
74°F (23°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.1 in
September
66°F (19°C)
2.6 in
October
54°F (12°C)
2.9 in
November
41°F (5°C)
2.9 in
December
31°F (-1°C)
2.3 in
Templeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").