Hammond, IN has a humid continental climate, which typically features hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures average around 80°F (27°C) with high humidity levels. Winter temperatures average around 28°F (-2°C), occasionally falling below 0°F (-18°C). The area receives an average of about 37 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain during the summer months. Snow is common in Hammond during winter months, but usually melts quickly due to the mild temperatures.
Hammond, Indiana gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hammond averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Hammond. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hammond gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year