Helmcrest, IN
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, Indiana
Helmcrest is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, Indiana. It is 1.1 miles S of Fortville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 46040.
Helmcrest at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 46040
- Nearest town
- Fortville (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 39.9406, -85.8406
Weather in Helmcrest now
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Helmcrest weather by the hour
Helmcrest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Helmcrest.
This week in Helmcrest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helmcrest
What is the weather usually like in Helmcrest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 47.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,213 mm
- 20.2 insnowfall per year · 51 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Helmcrest: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GREENFIELD, IN US (USC00123527), adjusted for the elevation of Helmcrest.
Helmcrest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Helmcrest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:44 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| February | 7:34 AM | 6:20 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| March | 7:52 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 6:26 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 6:12 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| July | 6:26 AM | 9:12 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:41 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 24 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Helmcrest?
Helmcrest 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 19°F (-8°C).
It gets about 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Helmcrest 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 Helmcrest
The closest live webcam is Hardscrabble: I-69: 1-069-214-4-1 SR 13, 3.7 miles N of Helmcrest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Helmcrest.
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Questions about Helmcrest
Where is Helmcrest, IN?
Helmcrest is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Indiana, 1.1 miles S of Fortville.
What county is Helmcrest in?
Helmcrest is in Hancock County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Helmcrest, IN?
The ZIP code for Helmcrest is 46040.
What is the nearest town to Helmcrest?
Fortville, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Helmcrest?
Yes. The closest is Hardscrabble: I-69: 1-069-214-4-1 SR 13, 3.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Helmcrest?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Helmcrest?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Helmcrest?
About 47.8 inches (1,213 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Helmcrest?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Helmcrest?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Helmcrest have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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