Dubois County Climate
Dubois County, Indiana
Avg Annual Temp
53.3°F
Annual Precip
51.7"
Annual Snowfall
12.7"
Extreme Heat Days
30.6
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Dubois County Weather
A Wetter Alternative to the National Average
Dubois County maintains an annual average temperature of 53.3°F, sitting just below the national median of 53.8°F. While the temperature feels typical for the U.S., the county receives a significant 51.7 inches of annual precipitation, far exceeding many drier regions.
Warmer and Wetter than Most of Indiana
With an annual average of 53.3°F, Dubois County stays consistently warmer than the Indiana state average of 52.2°F. It also ranks as one of the state's wettest locales, seeing nearly 8 inches more precipitation than the state mean of 43.9 inches.
Southern Indiana Heat and Humidity
Compared to northern neighbors like Grant County, Dubois experiences twice as many extreme heat days. The 51.7 inches of rainfall keeps the landscape lush but significantly more humid than the central part of the state.
Hot Summers and Manageable Mid-Latitude Winters
Summers are intense with 31 days per year reaching 90°F or higher and a July average of 74.3°F. Winter remains relatively mild for the Midwest, averaging 32.3°F and only 12.7 inches of total annual snowfall.
Focus on Water Management and Air Conditioning
Homeowners should prioritize basement waterproofing and gutter maintenance to handle the high 51.7-inch annual rainfall. High-efficiency cooling systems are essential for the month of extreme heat days seen every summer.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.