Eel River, IN
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana
Eel River is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana. It is 3.0 miles N of Saline City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47841.
Eel River at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 47841
- Nearest town
- Saline City (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 39.3233, -87.1236
Weather in Eel River now
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Eel River weather by the hour
Eel River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Eel River.
This week in Eel River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Eel River
What is the weather usually like in Eel River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 41.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,062 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Eel River: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TERRE HAUTE CAA AP, IN US (USW00093823), adjusted for the elevation of Eel River.
Eel River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Eel River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:51 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:09 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:33 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 9:18 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| July | 6:33 AM | 9:16 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:57 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:30 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| December | 7:59 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 28 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Eel River?
Eel River has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Eel River 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 Eel River
The closest live webcam is Grange Corner: I-70: 1-070-016-4-1 Vigo/Clay C/L - Hyde St, 10.5 miles NW of Eel River.
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Questions about Eel River
Where is Eel River, IN?
Eel River is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana, 3.0 miles N of Saline City.
What county is Eel River in?
Eel River is in Clay County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Eel River, IN?
The ZIP code for Eel River is 47841.
What is the nearest town to Eel River?
Saline City, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Eel River?
Yes. The closest is Grange Corner: I-70: 1-070-016-4-1 Vigo/Clay C/L - Hyde St, 10.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Eel River?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Eel River?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Eel River?
About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Eel River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Eel River?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Eel River have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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