Lamar, IN
Unincorporated community in Spencer County, Indiana
Lamar is a small unincorporated community in Spencer County, Indiana. It is 3.4 miles N of Santa Claus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47550.
Lamar at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Spencer County
- ZIP code
- 47550
- Nearest town
- Santa Claus (3.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 38.0692, -86.9056
Weather in Lamar now
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Lamar weather by the hour
Lamar weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lamar.
This week in Lamar
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lamar
What is the weather usually like in Lamar?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,261 mm
- 8.3 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lamar: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT MEINRAD, IN US (USC00127724), adjusted for the elevation of Lamar.
Lamar weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lamar through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:00 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:24 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lamar?
Lamar has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lamar is May and August to October. 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 Lamar
The closest live webcam is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 15.2 miles NE of Lamar.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lamar.
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Questions about Lamar
Where is Lamar, IN?
Lamar is an unincorporated community in Spencer County, Indiana, 3.4 miles N of Santa Claus.
What county is Lamar in?
Lamar is in Spencer County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Lamar, IN?
The ZIP code for Lamar is 47550.
What is the nearest town to Lamar?
Santa Claus, 3.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lamar?
Yes. The closest is Kitterman Corners: I-64: 1-064-072-0-1-rwis BIRDSEYE, 15.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lamar?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Lamar?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Lamar?
About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lamar?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lamar?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lamar have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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