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Weather & Climate in Wingate, IN

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

Wingate 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 776 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

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,721/sq mi
Coordinates40.1722°N, 87.0724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFountain County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Very 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: M3.8.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 42 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 136 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 75 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 53 km 5 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 140 km 10 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 12 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 80 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

599 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,732 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 36 km 14.0 mi 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 34 km 16.7 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 108.7 mi 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 96 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 27 km 21.8 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 24 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 64 km 48.0 mi 25
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 8.6 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 28 km 37.9 mi 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 29.8 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 91 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 89 km 18.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 75 km 2.0 mi 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 88 km 9.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 52 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 15.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 10 km 18.1 mi 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 30 km 27.4 mi 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF3 75 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 1,602 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.9 in

Wingate has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").

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