The Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures range from 70°F to 80°F and can reach as high as 90°F on occasion. Winters in the area are known for their ample snowfall and cold temperatures, with lows commonly reaching 20°F or lower. The area experiences an average of 43 inches of precipitation per year, which generally falls evenly throughout the year.
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area, Indiana gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 182 sunny days per year in Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elkhart-Goshen Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 130 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 17
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year