Prescott, IN

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

Prescott is a small unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana. It is 3.0 miles SE of Waldron, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 46182.

Prescott at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Shelby County
ZIP code
46182
Nearest town
Waldron (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Coordinates
39.4792, -85.7083

Weather in Prescott now

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Prescott weather by the hour

Prescott weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Prescott

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prescott

What is the weather usually like in Prescott?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°36°20°Jan40°22°Feb51°31°Mar64°41°Apr74°53°May82°61°Jun85°64°Jul84°62°Aug79°55°Sep66°43°Oct52°33°Nov41°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.3"Jan2.7"Feb3.3"Mar4.7"Apr4.7"May4.9"Jun4.2"Jul3.2"Aug3.2"Sep3.1"Oct3.4"Nov3.4"Dec

Best time to visit Prescott: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHELBYVILLE SEWAGE PLT, IN US (USC00127999), adjusted for the elevation of Prescott.

Prescott weather month by month

January
36° 20°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.3 in of snow
February
40° 22°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 3.8 in of snow
March
51° 31°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
April
64° 41°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
74° 53°F
4.7 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 61°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
84° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 55°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
66° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
52° 33°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
41° 25°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Prescott through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:59 AM5:44 PM9 h 45 min
February7:33 AM6:20 PM10 h 47 min
March7:52 AM7:51 PM11 h 58 min
April7:03 AM8:21 PM13 h 18 min
May6:27 AM8:51 PM14 h 24 min
June6:13 AM9:13 PM14 h 59 min
July6:26 AM9:10 PM14 h 43 min
August6:54 AM8:40 PM13 h 45 min
September7:22 AM7:52 PM12 h 29 min
October7:51 AM7:05 PM11 h 13 min
November7:25 AM5:29 PM10 h 3 min
December7:54 AM5:21 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Prescott?

Prescott has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).

It gets about 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 15 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Prescott 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 Prescott

The closest live webcam is Prescott: I-74: 1-074-118-5-_-_-cam-1 I-74/118.5 SR244, 1.4 miles NE of Prescott.

Prescott: I-74: 1-074-118-5-_-_-cam-1 I-74/118.5 SR244Prescott · 1.4 mi NEOn Windy
Prescott: I-74: 01-071-143 SR933 @ Jefferson BlvdPrescott · 1.4 mi NEOn Windy
Prescott: I-74: 1-074-117-1-_-_-cam-1 I-74/117.1 E of SR44Prescott · 2.4 mi NOn Windy
Middletown: I-74: 1-074-121-2-_-_-cam-1 I-74/121.2 E of SR244Middletown · 2.7 mi EOn Windy
Shelbyville: I-74: 1-074-115-5-_-_-cam-1 I-74/115.5 SR44Shelbyville · 3.6 mi NWOn Windy
Middletown: I-74: 1-074-123-0-_-_-cam-1 I-74/123.0 CR1000WMiddletown · 4.4 mi EOn Windy
Shelbyville: I-74: 1-074-114-1-_-_-cam-1 I-74/114.1 Knightstown RdShelbyville · 4.9 mi NWOn Windy
Hildebrand Village: I-74: 1-074-112-5-_-_-cam-1 I-74/112.5 W of SR9Hildebrand Village · 6.4 mi NWOn Windy
Candleglo Village: I-74: 1-074-111-6-_-_-cam-1 I-74/111.6 E of Michigan RdCandleglo Village · 7.3 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Prescott

Where is Prescott, IN?

Prescott is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana, 3.0 miles SE of Waldron.

What county is Prescott in?

Prescott is in Shelby County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Prescott, IN?

The ZIP code for Prescott is 46182.

What is the nearest town to Prescott?

Waldron, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Prescott?

Yes. The closest is Prescott: I-74: 1-074-118-5-_-_-cam-1 I-74/118.5 SR244, 1.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Prescott?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Prescott?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Prescott?

About 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Prescott?

Yes, about 15 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Prescott?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Prescott have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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