Prairie City, IN
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana
Prairie City is a small unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana. It is 2.9 miles SE of Center Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47840.
Prairie City at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Clay County
- ZIP code
- 47840
- Nearest town
- Center Point (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 39.4456, -87.1133
Weather in Prairie City now
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Prairie City weather by the hour
Prairie City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie City.
This week in Prairie City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie City
What is the weather usually like in Prairie City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 41.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,062 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TERRE HAUTE CAA AP, IN US (USW00093823), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie City.
Prairie City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:05 AM | 5:50 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| March | 7:57 AM | 7:56 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:09 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 6:19 AM | 9:18 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| July | 6:32 AM | 9:16 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| August | 7:00 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September | 7:28 AM | 7:58 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:57 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| November | 7:31 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| December | 8:00 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Prairie City?
Prairie City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Prairie City 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 Prairie City
The closest live webcam is Brazil: US 40: 01-011-007-cam1 US40 @ SR59, 5.4 miles N of Prairie City.
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Questions about Prairie City
Where is Prairie City, IN?
Prairie City is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana, 2.9 miles SE of Center Point.
What county is Prairie City in?
Prairie City is in Clay County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie City, IN?
The ZIP code for Prairie City is 47840.
What is the nearest town to Prairie City?
Center Point, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie City?
Yes. The closest is Brazil: US 40: 01-011-007-cam1 US40 @ SR59, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie City?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie City?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie City?
About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Prairie City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Prairie City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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