Griffith, IN has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. During the summer months, temperatures tend to reach the high 80s during the day and dip into the low 60s at night. Winter temperatures average in the upper 30s during the day and can drop below freezing at night. On average, Griffith receives about 39 inches of rain per year as well as around 38 inches of snow. The city is also prone to frequent thunderstorms and tornadoes due to its location in Tornado Alley.
Griffith, Indiana gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Griffith averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Griffith. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Griffith gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year