Galena, IN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Galena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Galena.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Galena
What is the weather usually like in Galena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 48.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,219 mm
- 4.3 insnowfall per year · 11 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Galena: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOUISVILLE MCALPINE, KY US (USC00154955), adjusted for the elevation of Galena.
Galena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Galena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:48 PM | 9 h 50 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:06 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 6:30 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 6:18 AM | 9:10 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 6:31 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:57 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Kentucky/Louisville).
What is the weather like in Galena?
Galena has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Galena is May and August to October. At 810 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Galena
What is the hottest month in Galena?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Galena?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Galena?
About 48.0 inches (1,219 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Galena?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Galena?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Galena have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Galena in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 37°F, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Galena?
Around 7:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:32 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Galena weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Galena.
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