Parke County Climate
Parke County, Indiana
Avg Annual Temp
52.0°F
Annual Precip
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
20.4"
Extreme Heat Days
28
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Parke County Weather
Near the National Temperature Average
Parke County’s average temperature of 52.0°F is just below the national median. This central Indiana locale experiences a dynamic climate marked by particularly hot summer peaks.
Typical of the Central Indiana Climate
The county's 52.0°F average is nearly identical to the state mean of 52.2°F. It represents the quintessential climate experience for the central Indiana region.
Leading the Region in Extreme Heat
Parke stands out for its heat, recording 28 extreme heat days—more than any other county in this group. Despite this, it still gets 20.4 inches of snow, which is more than Monroe's 17.5 inches.
Intense Summer Heat and Snowy Winters
Summers are intense with 28 days hitting 90°F and a July average of 73.9°F. Winter brings a chill with a January average of 26.5°F and over 20 inches of annual snow.
Invest in High-Efficiency Home Cooling
Homeowners must prepare for the highest frequency of extreme heat in the area with high-efficiency cooling systems. Winter plans should include standard snow removal tools to handle the 20.4 inches of yearly accumulation.
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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.