Climate Insights for La Porte

Hooker County, Indiana, United States

Hottest
July
29°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
May
137mm rain
Best to Visit
September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in La Porte is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1165mm of precipitation falls per year. La Porte receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Porte is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Apr Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 12° Jun Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Sep Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Oct Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 2° Dec Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in La Porte vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 28mm Feb Precipitation: 68mm Snow: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 12mm Apr Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 11mm Dec Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

La Porte is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1165mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 137mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 64mm. That's 73mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 28cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

La Porte is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in La Porte, which began on June 21, 2026. La Porte is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 355mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 206mm for the season, averaging 69mm per month. Expect around 68cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -2°
Feb -1°
Mar
Apr 10°
May 17°
Jun 22°
Jul 24°
Aug 23°
Sep 20°
Oct 13°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit La Porte is during September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 29°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for La Porte based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C
1 °C
14 km/h
72 mm
28 cm
Feb
-4 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
68 mm
25 cm
Mar
1 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
111 mm
12 cm
Apr
5 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
107 mm
7 cm
May
12 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
137 mm
1 cm
Jun
18 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
129 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
110 mm
1 cm
Nov
2 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
64 mm
11 cm
Dec
-2 °C
4 °C
14 km/h
66 mm
15 cm
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