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Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, IN Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

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

Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, Indiana has an average annual temperature of 52°F and a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 33.4". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

52°F (11°C)

Avg High

62°F

Avg Low

42°F

Annual Precip

33.4"

Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

67/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

52°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

33.4"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valparaiso Porter CO Muni) 67.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Valparaiso Porter CO Muni area.

Warming context for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is 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 34°F (1°C) 18°F (-8°C) 26°F (-3°C)
February 38°F (3°C) 22°F (-6°C) 30°F (-1°C)
March 49°F (10°C) 31°F (-1°C) 40°F (4°C)
April 62°F (17°C) 40°F (4°C) 51°F (11°C)
May 73°F (23°C) 51°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
June 82°F (28°C) 61°F (16°C) 71°F (22°C)
July 85°F (29°C) 64°F (18°C) 75°F (24°C)
August 83°F (29°C) 62°F (17°C) 73°F (23°C)
September 78°F (25°C) 55°F (13°C) 66°F (19°C)
October 65°F (18°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 51°F (10°C) 34°F (1°C) 42°F (6°C)
December 39°F (4°C) 25°F (-4°C) 32°F (0°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall

January 1.6"

8.9 days with precipitation

February 1.5"

8.7 days with precipitation

March 1.9"

10.6 days with precipitation

April 3.3"

11.4 days with precipitation

May 3.7"

12.9 days with precipitation

June 3.9"

11.8 days with precipitation

July 3.6"

11.1 days with precipitation

August 3.9"

11.2 days with precipitation

September 2.5"

10.1 days with precipitation

October 3.3"

11.5 days with precipitation

November 2.4"

9.6 days with precipitation

December 1.7"

9.9 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 26

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 20

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,737

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

976

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, IN

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, Indiana as a location with an annual average temperature of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00004846, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Valparaiso Porter CO Muni receives roughly 33.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near October 26. For energy use, 5,737 heating degree days and 976 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valparaiso Porter CO Muni scores 67/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, IN?
The average annual temperature in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni, Indiana is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Valparaiso Porter CO Muni get?
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni receives 33.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni?
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni has a climate comfort score of 67/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni?
Growing season data is not available for Valparaiso Porter CO Muni.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valparaiso Porter CO Muni?
Valparaiso Porter CO Muni has 5,737 heating degree days and 976 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Valparaiso Porter CO Muni climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USW00004846. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004846. For informational purposes only.

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