Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Warsaw, IN Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 40.5"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Warsaw
Warsaw, Indiana averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 40.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 173 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
40.5"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Warsaw) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Warsaw area.
How Warsaw compares to every U.S. city
Warsaw's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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 Warsaw
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Warsaw captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9" | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9" | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.6"
11.7 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
12.6 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
August 4.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
10.6 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
11.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,178
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
761
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Warsaw's climate means for you
Warsaw runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,178 heating and 761 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: Warsaw, IN
Warsaw, Indiana runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 40°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00129240, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Warsaw should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 40.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 173 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 18. And on the energy front, 6,178 heating degree days and 761 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Warsaw scores 64/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Warsaw, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Warsaw, Indiana is 50°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Warsaw get? ▼
Warsaw receives 40.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Warsaw? ▼
Warsaw has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Warsaw? ▼
Warsaw has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Warsaw? ▼
Warsaw has 6,178 heating degree days and 761 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 Warsaw climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00129240 near Warsaw.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00129240. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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