Tippecanoe County, IN Climate

The climate in Tippecanoe, IN County is relatively moderate and comfortable. Summers are warm with average temperatures reaching the high 80s, while winters are cold with average temperatures ranging from the low 20s to mid-30s. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, averaging around 37 inches annually. The region also experiences a significant amount of snowfall each winter, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The area is also known for its strong winds during spring and fall months, which can bring gusts up to 50 mph.

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

Tippecanoe County averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Tippecanoe County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tippecanoe County 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.5 Summer - 5 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Tippecanoe County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Tippecanoe County with an average high temperature of 85.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Indiana. In Tippecanoe County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Tippecanoe County are September, May and June.

In Tippecanoe County, there are 22.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Indiana.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Tippecanoe County with an average of 17.2°. This is colder than most places in Indiana.

In Tippecanoe County, there are 121.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Indiana.

In Tippecanoe County, there are 6.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Indiana.

The humidity is usually comfortable in Tippecanoe County 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.

May is the wettest month in Tippecanoe County with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.2 inches in Tippecanoe County means that it is one of the driest places in Indiana.

May is the rainiest month in Tippecanoe County with 11.9 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 8.0 rainy days. There are 119.1 rainy days annually in Tippecanoe County, which is about average compared to other places in Indiana. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 19.1 inches in Tippecanoe County means that it is about average compared to other places in Indiana. January is the snowiest month in Tippecanoe County with 5.9 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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