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United States / Indiana / Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area / Lake County / Whiting / Zip Codes
The climate in Whiting, IN is generally moderate and humid. Summers are warm with temperatures reaching into the mid 80s and winters are cold, but usually don't dip too far below freezing. Precipitation is abundant all year round, with an average of about 38 inches of rain per year. Snowfall occurs mostly during the winter months, and averages around 30 inches per season. The area is also prone to thunderstorms and strong winds during the summer months.

Whiting, Indiana gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Whiting averages 32 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 Whiting. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Whiting gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 20
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Whiting is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Indiana.

9 Summer - 4.8 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Whiting, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWhiting, IndianaUnited States
  37.8 in.38.1 in.
  31.7 in.27.8 in.
  123.8 days106.2 days
  187 days205 days
  84.1°85.8°
  19.7°21.7°
  7.17
  3.74.3
  587 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Whiting with an average high temperature of 84.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Indiana. In Whiting, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Whiting are June, September and August.
In Whiting, there are 13.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Indiana.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Whiting with an average of 19.7°. This is warmer than most places in Indiana.
In Whiting, there are 100.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Indiana.
In Whiting, there are 3.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Indiana.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Whiting but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
July is the wettest month in Whiting with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 37.8 inches in Whiting means that it is one of the driest places in Indiana.
November is the rainiest month in Whiting with 11.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.6 rainy days. There are 123.8 rainy days annually in Whiting, which is rainier than most places in Indiana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 31.7 inches in Whiting means that it is snowier than most places in Indiana. January is the snowiest month in Whiting with 10.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Sue · Whiting, IN
Great place to live
Over 15 years ago

It's right by the city, access to lots of things to do. Close to the lake and nature preserve. Small town, with a friendly atmosphere, neighbors look out for each other.  More

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