Elston, IN
Unincorporated community in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Elston is a small unincorporated community in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is 2.5 miles E of Lafayette, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47901.
Elston at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- ZIP code
- 47901
- Nearest town
- Lafayette (2.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 40.3931, -86.9097
Weather in Elston now
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Elston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elston.
This week in Elston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elston
What is the weather usually like in Elston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 940 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elston: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAFAYETTE PURDUE UNIV AP, IN US (USW00014835), adjusted for the elevation of Elston.
Elston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 7:39 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:55 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 6:15 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:18 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:46 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:27 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:57 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 8:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Elston?
Elston has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (940 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Elston 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 Elston
The closest live webcam is West Lafayette: US 52: 01-079-135-cam1 US231/52 @ River Rd, 1.2 miles NW of Elston.
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Questions about Elston
Where is Elston, IN?
Elston is an unincorporated community in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 2.5 miles E of Lafayette.
What county is Elston in?
Elston is in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Elston, IN?
The ZIP code for Elston is 47901.
What is the nearest town to Elston?
Lafayette, 2.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elston?
Yes. The closest is West Lafayette: US 52: 01-079-135-cam1 US231/52 @ River Rd, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elston?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Elston?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Elston?
About 37.0 inches (940 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Elston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Elston?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elston have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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