La Paz, Indiana has a humid continental climate, with hot and humid summers and cold winters. In the summer, temperatures can reach above 90°F with high humidity levels, while in the winter temperatures drop to well below freezing. Precipitation is plentiful all year round, mostly in the form of snow during the winter months. Cold snaps and heat waves are frequent throughout the year. La Paz experiences four distinct seasons that bring changes in temperature and precipitation levels. The spring is mild with moderate temperatures and some light showers or thunderstorms. Summer brings warmer temperatures but also heavy rainstorms that can be dangerous at times. Fall is cool with some rain during this season as well. Winter is cold and snowy, making La Paz an ideal destination for skiing or snowboarding enthusiasts.
La Paz, Indiana gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
La Paz averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 171 sunny days per year in La Paz. The US average is 205 sunny days.
La Paz gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 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 16
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year