Cataract, IN
Unincorporated community in Putnam County, Indiana
Cataract is a small unincorporated community in Putnam County, Indiana. It is 6.5 miles N of Cloverdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47868.
Cataract at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Putnam County
- ZIP code
- 47868
- Nearest town
- Cloverdale (6.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 39.4275, -86.8164
Weather in Cataract now
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Cataract weather by the hour
Cataract weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cataract.
This week in Cataract
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cataract
What is the weather usually like in Cataract?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 49.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,262 mm
- 15.8 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Cataract: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPENCER, IN US (USC00128290), adjusted for the elevation of Cataract.
Cataract weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Cataract through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:37 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:08 AM | 8:26 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:55 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:17 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:15 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 6:58 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:27 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:56 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:29 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Cataract?
Cataract 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 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Cataract is May–June and August–September. 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 Cataract
The closest live webcam is Cloverdale: I-70: 1-070-041-3-1-rwis, 7.3 miles N of Cataract.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cataract.
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Questions about Cataract
Where is Cataract, IN?
Cataract is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Indiana, 6.5 miles N of Cloverdale.
What county is Cataract in?
Cataract is in Putnam County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Cataract, IN?
The ZIP code for Cataract is 47868.
What is the nearest town to Cataract?
Cloverdale, 6.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Cataract?
Yes. The closest is Cloverdale: I-70: 1-070-041-3-1-rwis, 7.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Cataract?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Cataract?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Cataract?
About 49.7 inches (1,262 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Cataract?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Cataract?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Cataract have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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