Occident, IN
Unincorporated community in Rush County, Indiana
Occident is a small unincorporated community in Rush County, Indiana. It is 4.5 miles NE of Mays, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 46155.
Occident at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Rush County
- ZIP code
- 46155
- Nearest town
- Mays (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 39.6911, -85.4783
Weather in Occident now
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Occident weather by the hour
Occident weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Occident.
This week in Occident
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Occident
What is the weather usually like in Occident?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 15.9 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Occident: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RUSHVILLE, IN US (USC00127646), adjusted for the elevation of Occident.
Occident weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Occident through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:19 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:50 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| June | 6:11 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| July | 6:25 AM | 9:10 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| August | 6:53 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 7:21 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:51 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:25 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Occident?
Occident has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Occident is June to 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 Occident
The closest live webcam is Knox: I-70: 1-070-115-4-1 SR-109, 11.1 miles N of Occident.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Occident.
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Questions about Occident
Where is Occident, IN?
Occident is an unincorporated community in Rush County, Indiana, 4.5 miles NE of Mays.
What county is Occident in?
Occident is in Rush County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Occident, IN?
The ZIP code for Occident is 46155.
What is the nearest town to Occident?
Mays, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Occident?
Yes. The closest is Knox: I-70: 1-070-115-4-1 SR-109, 11.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Occident?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Occident?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Occident?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Occident?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Occident?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Occident have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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