Current Conditions
53°F
Feels like 52°F
Clear
Clear Sky
As of Oct 8, 2026, 6:09 AM · Last checked Oct 8, 2026, 6:09 AM
Times shown in America/Indiana/Indianapolis. Some values may come from forecast models.
6 mph
WNW
82%
6.2 mi
29.97 inHg
Indianapolis reports clear as of Oct 8, 2026, 6:09 AM with temperatures near 53°F (12°C). Humidity is 82%, and winds are around 6 mph.
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Indianapolis has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. At the Indianapolis station, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 36°F (2°C) in Jan to 85°F (30°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 43.6 inches (1108 mm) per year.
Spring is the most volatile season, with tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds peaking from April through June. Summer is warm and humid with frequent thunderstorm clusters. Fall turns mild and drier, often the most settled stretch of the year. Winter brings snow, occasional ice storms, and Arctic outbreaks that send wind chills well below zero.
The NWS account of the January 1978 blizzard reports 15.5 inches of new snow in Indianapolis, bringing the snow already on the ground to a depth of 20 inches. January's total snowfall reached 30.6 inches. Reported wind chills approached -50°F on the old wind-chill scale, which differs from today's index. NWS: Blizzard of 1978.
Local Planning Guide
The April-June severe weather season and December-February snow, ice, and Arctic outbreaks are the periods that deserve the closest forecast attention in Indianapolis.
Flat central-Indiana terrain lets fast-moving squall lines and supercells sweep across the metro quickly, so radar trends and warning polygons often matter more than a once-a-day forecast.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.1°F | 20.9°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40.8°F | 24.2°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 51.9°F | 33°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 63.9°F | 43.3°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 73.4°F | 53.7°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62.9°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 85.2°F | 66.4°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84.3°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78.2°F | 57.4°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 65.6°F | 45.5°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 51.8°F | 34.9°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 40.4°F | 26.2°F | 2.9 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: INDIANAPOLIS, IN US (PDF) (USW00093819), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
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