Lake County, IN experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The area has four distinct seasons and sees on average 39 inches of precipitation annually. Summers are typically hot with high humidity and temperatures in the mid 80s on average. Winters can be quite cold with temperatures dropping into the teens and twenties, accompanied by snowfall throughout the season. Spring brings mild weather, a gradual warming of temperatures, and blooming flowers. Fall is also mild with cooler temperatures gradually descending as winter approaches.
Lake County, Indiana gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake County 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 Lake County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year