Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tippecanoe 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. 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 40.8 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. 74% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 778 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)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Area
0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density
628/sq mi
Coordinates
41.2110°N, 86.1149°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Marshall County County
Nearest Airport
South Bend International (SBN) 36 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall30.1"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.17"
Driest Month (Feb)1.77"
Air Quality
AQI Median
35.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
74.2%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
41.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
22.6 / 100
Community Resilience
64.8 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
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
127 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
137 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
149 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
66 km
5 km
Apr 17, 1990
8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio
M3.0
135 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
137 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
530 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 148 fatalities, 2,441 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
96 km
52.5 mi
4
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
93 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
42 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
98 km
90.3 mi
23
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
57 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
35 km
21.2 mi
31
Mar 6, 1956
EF4
85 km
1.9 mi
1
Mar 31, 2023
EF3
92 km
6.4 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
26 km
13.7 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
93 km
12.8 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
84 km
8.6 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
64 km
7.5 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
11 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
54 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
53 km
47.0 mi
1
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
90 km
18.5 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
94 km
21.0 mi
1
Jul 7, 1977
EF3
86 km
11.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
45 km
12.1 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
90 km
12.6 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
84 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
96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
25°F (-4°C)
1.9 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
37°F (3°C)
2.8 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.8 in
May
60°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
69°F (21°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
July
73°F (23°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
3.6 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.6 in
October
52°F (11°C)
2.9 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.2 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
2.8 in
Tippecanoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").
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