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Terre Haute Indiana State, IN Climate

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56°F
Avg annual temp
78/100
Comfort score
44.7"
Annual precip
187d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Terre Haute Indiana State

Terre Haute Indiana State, Indiana averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.

56°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
78/100
comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
44.7"
yearly precipitation total
187 days
frost-free days per growing season

Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.

Avg Temperature

56°F (13°C)

Avg High

67°F

Avg Low

44°F

Annual Precip

44.7"

Comfort Score

78/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

78/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

56°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

44.7"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Terre Haute Indiana State) 78.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Terre Haute Indiana State area.

How Terre Haute Indiana State compares to every U.S. city

Terre Haute Indiana State's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Below this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Terre Haute Indiana State

Methodology

Since 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Terre Haute Indiana State's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
  • Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 40°F (4°C) 19°F (-7°C) 30°F (-1°C)
February 45°F (7°C) 23°F (-5°C) 34°F (1°C)
March 56°F (13°C) 33°F (0°C) 44°F (7°C)
April 69°F (20°C) 44°F (6°C) 56°F (13°C)
May 78°F (26°C) 55°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
June 87°F (31°C) 63°F (17°C) 75°F (24°C)
July 90°F (32°C) 66°F (19°C) 78°F (26°C)
August 89°F (32°C) 64°F (18°C) 77°F (25°C)
September 84°F (29°C) 56°F (13°C) 70°F (21°C)
October 71°F (21°C) 43°F (6°C) 57°F (14°C)
November 56°F (14°C) 33°F (1°C) 45°F (7°C)
December 45°F (7°C) 25°F (-4°C) 35°F (2°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 2.5"
February 2.5"
March 3.4"
April 4.9"
May 4.8"
June 5.1"
July 4.3"
August 3.3"
September 3.3"
October 3.7"
November 3.7"
December 3.2"

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 19

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 15

50% probability date

Growing Season

187 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,892

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,474

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Terre Haute Indiana State's climate means for you

Terre Haute Indiana State runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 187 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 4,892 heating and 1,474 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
  • Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings

These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Terre Haute Indiana State, IN

Based on station USC00128723 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Terre Haute Indiana State, Indiana averages 56°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.

Beyond temperature, Terre Haute Indiana State averages 44.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 187 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 19. Turning to energy use, 4,892 heating degree days and 1,474 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Terre Haute Indiana State scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Terre Haute Indiana State, IN?
The average annual temperature in Terre Haute Indiana State, Indiana is 56°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Terre Haute Indiana State get?
Terre Haute Indiana State receives 44.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Terre Haute Indiana State?
Terre Haute Indiana State has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Terre Haute Indiana State?
Terre Haute Indiana State has approximately 187 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Terre Haute Indiana State?
Terre Haute Indiana State has 4,892 heating degree days and 1,474 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Terre Haute Indiana State climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00128723 near Terre Haute Indiana State.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00128723. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.