Alert, IN
Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana
Alert is a small unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana. It is 2.6 miles E of Sardinia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47236.
Alert at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Decatur County
- ZIP code
- 47236
- Nearest town
- Sardinia (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 39.1603, -85.6783
Weather in Alert now
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Alert weather by the hour
Alert weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alert.
This week in Alert
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alert
What is the weather usually like in Alert?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 23°F average low
- 49.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,252 mm
- 17.2 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alert: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station N VERNON 2 ESE, IN US (USC00126435), adjusted for the elevation of Alert.
Alert weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alert through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:50 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:27 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 6:14 AM | 9:12 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:27 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Alert?
Alert has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 49.3 inches (1,252 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alert is May and August to October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alert
The closest live webcam is Millhousen › East, 13.3 miles E of Alert.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alert.
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Questions about Alert
Where is Alert, IN?
Alert is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana, 2.6 miles E of Sardinia.
What county is Alert in?
Alert is in Decatur County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Alert, IN?
The ZIP code for Alert is 47236.
What is the nearest town to Alert?
Sardinia, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alert?
Yes. The closest is Millhousen › East, 13.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alert?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Alert?
January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Alert?
About 49.3 inches (1,252 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Alert?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alert?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alert have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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