Orleans, IN has a humid continental climate, meaning it experiences warm, often humid summers and cold winters. The area sees precipitation year-round; however, snowfall is common in the winter months. Summers are generally hot and humid with temperatures averaging around 75°F while winters tend to be colder with temperatures rarely rising above freezing. Orleans also experiences frequent thunderstorms during the summer months due to its proximity to Lake Michigan and the Ohio River.
Orleans, Indiana gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Orleans averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Orleans. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Orleans gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year