Rensselaer, IN has a humid continental climate with cold and snowy winters, and warm to hot summers. Winters are typically cloudy with occasional snow storms bringing several inches of snow. Spring and fall are quite pleasant with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Summertime is hot and humid with the occasional thunderstorm rolling through during the afternoon hours. The average annual temperature in Rensselaer is around 53 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rensselaer, Indiana gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rensselaer averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 179 sunny days per year in Rensselaer. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rensselaer gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 16
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year