Indianapolis Weather

If you're considering relocating to Indianapolis, you should know that when it comes to the weather, it's hot, cold, and everything in between. And depending on the time of year, that might describe just a single day! Spring in Indianapolis is the season of layers. A chilly March morning can quickly heat up to a balmy afternoon before the temperature plunges 30 degrees and snow begins falling. Lots of layers and a parka on hand are musts for any spring outing, especially if you're planning to spend the day on one of the area's many spectacular greens, driving balls and admiring Indianapolis golf course homes. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures hovering around 90° F. If you're lucky enough to own (or know someone who does!) a Morse Lake property or Geist Reservoir home, you'll appreciate the cool breezes from the water and beautiful views of some amazing Indianapolis real estate. Autumn's mild temperatures are a welcome respite from the heat of summer. The average fall temperature is 65° -perfect for a day at Conner Prairie, a living history museum in Fishers that replicates the lives of early Indiana settlers. While you're out and about, it's always fun to visit area farmers´ markets, view fall foliage, and take inventory of Hamilton County homes for sale. Indianapolis winters are cold, and snowfall can reach up to 30 inches! As the mercury settles around the 0° F mark, it's a great time to head indoors to one of the area's many attractions, such as the Indianapolis Children's Museum, the Keystone Fashion Mall, or the Indianapolis Museum of Art. During the holidays, be sure to take a drive down Meridian Street to see historic Indianapolis homes decked out for the season, before heading into the Circle City to catch a glimpse of the 242-foot Soldiers´ & Sailors´ Monument adorned with nearly 5,000 lights. Four distinct seasons ensure Indy residents never have a chance to become bored with the weather. Be prepared for anything, and you'll enjoy all the area has to offer!
 
Indianapolis has a humid continental climate (Koppen climate classification Dfa). Like most cities in the Midwest, it has four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid, with average high temperatures approaching 90°F (32°C), with days approaching or exceeding 100°F (38°C) not unheard of. Spring and autumn are usually pleasant, with temperatures reaching around 65°F (18°C). Spring, however, is much less predictable than autumn; midday temperature drops exceeding 30°F (17°C) are common during March and April, and instances of very warm days (86°F; 30°C) followed within 36 hours by snowfall are not unheard of during these months. Winters are cool to cold, with daily highs barely inching above freezing. Temperatures occasionally fall below 0°F (-18°C). The rainiest months are in the spring and summer, with average rainfalls of over four inches per month, but these averages fluctuate only slightly throughout the year.
 
The city's average annual precipitation is 41 inches (1,040 mm).
 
The average July high is 85.6°F (29.8°C), with the low being 65.2°F (18.4°C). January highs average 34.5°F (1.4°C), and lows 18.5°F (-7.5°C). The record high for Indianapolis is 107°F (42°C), on July 25th, 1954. The record low is -27°F (-33°C), on January 19th, 1994. Snowfall varies from about 20 to 30 inches (500?760 mm) a year.