Sheridan, IN has a humid continental climate, which is characterized by hot and humid summers, very cold winters, and dramatic temperature changes between seasons. During the summer temperatures can reach upwards of 80°F or higher with high humidity levels. Winters in Sheridan are usually cold and snowy with temperatures dropping to below freezing. The annual precipitation averages around 40 inches throughout the year with an average snowfall of 28 inches per season. All in all, Sheridan's climate is typical for its part of the country; it is an area where four distinct seasons can be experienced.
Sheridan, Indiana gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sheridan averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Sheridan. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sheridan 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year