Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wheatfield, IN Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wheatfield
Wheatfield, Indiana averages 50°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 175 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
61°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wheatfield) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Wheatfield area.
How Wheatfield compares to every U.S. city
Wheatfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Wheatfield
MethodologyWheatfield's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | N/A | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | N/A | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 22.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (10°C) | N/A | 9.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.3 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 6.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | N/A | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | N/A | 26.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 25
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,179
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
830
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wheatfield's climate means for you
Wheatfield runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 25 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,179 heating and 830 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: Wheatfield, IN
Based on station USC00129511 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Wheatfield, Indiana averages 50°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 40°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, Wheatfield averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 25 and the first fall freeze near October 17. Turning to energy use, 6,179 heating degree days and 830 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wheatfield scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 Wheatfield, IN? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wheatfield, Indiana is 50°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Wheatfield get? ▼
Wheatfield receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wheatfield? ▼
Wheatfield has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Wheatfield? ▼
Wheatfield has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 25 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wheatfield? ▼
Wheatfield has 6,179 heating degree days and 830 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 Wheatfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00129511 near Wheatfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00129511. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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