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Weather & Climate in West Point, IN

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

West Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°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 40.1 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates40.3474°N, 87.0418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience61.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
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: M3.8.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 61 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 144 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 91 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 70 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 31 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 99 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 148 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,649 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 17 km 14.0 mi 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 14 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 19 km 108.7 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 39 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 56 km 48.0 mi 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 18 km 21.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 73 km 8.6 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 96 km 29.8 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 18 km 37.9 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 79 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 100 km 7.8 mi 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 88 km 4.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 83 km 18.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 81 km 2.0 mi 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 71 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 95 km 9.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 30 km 18.1 mi 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 93 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 11 km 27.4 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 66 km 11.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

West Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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