Prairie, IN

Unincorporated community in Posey County, Indiana

Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Posey County, Indiana. It is 4.8 miles E of Mount Vernon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47620.

Prairie at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Posey County
ZIP code
47620
Nearest town
Mount Vernon (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.9214, -87.9819

Weather in Prairie now

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Prairie weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie

What is the weather usually like in Prairie?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°56°74°93°42°23°Jan46°26°Feb56°34°Mar67°44°Apr77°54°May85°64°Jun88°67°Jul87°65°Aug82°57°Sep70°45°Oct57°35°Nov46°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.5"Jan2.9"Feb4.5"Mar5.1"Apr5.0"May4.6"Jun3.6"Jul2.9"Aug3.2"Sep3.5"Oct3.9"Nov3.8"Dec

Best time to visit Prairie: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT VERNON, IN US (USC00126001), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie.

Prairie weather month by month

January
42° 23°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
February
46° 26°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
March
56° 34°F
4.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
April
67° 44°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
77° 54°F
5.0 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 64°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
88° 67°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
87° 65°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 57°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
70° 45°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
57° 35°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 27°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Prairie through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:04 AM4:58 PM9 h 53 min
February6:39 AM5:32 PM10 h 52 min
March7:01 AM7:00 PM11 h 59 min
April6:14 AM7:29 PM13 h 14 min
May5:39 AM7:56 PM14 h 16 min
June5:27 AM8:17 PM14 h 49 min
July5:40 AM8:15 PM14 h 35 min
August6:06 AM7:46 PM13 h 40 min
September6:32 AM7:01 PM12 h 28 min
October6:59 AM6:15 PM11 h 16 min
November6:31 AM4:41 PM10 h 10 min
December6:59 AM4:35 PM9 h 36 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Prairie?

Prairie 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 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prairie 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 Prairie

The closest live webcam is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 5.7 miles E of Prairie.

Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State StMount Vernon · 5.7 mi EOn Windy
Belknap: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-121 SR62 (Lloyd) & SchutteBelknap · 17.6 mi EOn Windy
Red Bank: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-094 SR62 (Lloyd) - RdRed Bank · 19.2 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 20.1 mi NOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 20.1 mi NOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 20.1 mi NOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 20.1 mi NOn Windy
Evansville: IN 62: sigcam-01-082-038 SR62 (Lloyd) & St. JosephEvansville · 21.1 mi EOn Windy
Evansville › South-westEvansville · 22.7 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie.

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Questions about Prairie

Where is Prairie, IN?

Prairie is an unincorporated community in Posey County, Indiana, 4.8 miles E of Mount Vernon.

What county is Prairie in?

Prairie is in Posey County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Prairie, IN?

The ZIP code for Prairie is 47620.

What is the nearest town to Prairie?

Mount Vernon, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prairie?

Yes. The closest is Mount Vernon: IN 62: 01-065-009-_-_-cam-1 SR 62 & State St, 5.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prairie?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Prairie?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Prairie?

About 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Prairie?

Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Prairie?

May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Prairie have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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