Porter County is located in northwestern Indiana and experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are warm to hot with temperatures typically reaching into the 80s and 90s Fahrenheit, while winters are cold with temperatures often dropping below freezing. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, though snowfall is more common during the winter months. Porter County is particularly prone to thunderstorms and tornadoes due to its location near Lake Michigan. During the summer months, humidity can become oppressive, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for most residents.
Porter County, Indiana gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Porter County averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Porter County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Porter County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 122 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 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year