Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 40.3"
- Annual precip
- 181d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wabash
Wabash, Indiana averages 51°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 40.3"
- annual precipitation · 20" snow
- 181 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
40.3"
Annual Snow
19.5"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Plus 19.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wabash) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wabash area.
How Wabash compares to every U.S. city
Wabash's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wabash
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Wabash's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4" | 7.3" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3" | 4.8" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6" | 2.4" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5" | 0.4" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 5.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9" | 1.0" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3" | 3.6" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 7.3"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
Snow: 4.8"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
Snow: 2.4"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 0.4"
10.8 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
12.3 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
12.2 days with precipitation
July 4.6"
10.0 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
8.7 days with precipitation
October 3.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
Snow: 1.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
Snow: 3.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
181 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,841
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
938
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wabash's climate means for you
Wabash runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 181 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,841 heating and 938 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: Wabash, IN
In Wabash, Indiana, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00129138, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Wabash receives roughly 40.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 19.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 181 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 21. For energy use, 5,841 heating degree days and 938 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wabash scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Wabash, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wabash, Indiana is 51°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Wabash get? ▼
Wabash receives 40.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 19.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wabash? ▼
Wabash has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wabash? ▼
Wabash has approximately 181 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wabash? ▼
Wabash has 5,841 heating degree days and 938 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 Wabash climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00129138 near Wabash.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00129138. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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