Purcell, IN
Unincorporated community in Knox County, Indiana
Purcell is a small unincorporated community in Knox County, Indiana. It is 5.3 miles S of Decker, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47591.
Purcell at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Knox County
- ZIP code
- 47591
- Nearest town
- Decker (5.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Vincennes
- Coordinates
- 38.5956, -87.5192
Weather in Purcell now
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Purcell weather by the hour
Purcell weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Purcell.
This week in Purcell
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Purcell
What is the weather usually like in Purcell?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 46.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,188 mm
- 8.5 insnowfall per year · 22 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Purcell: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station VINCENNES 5 NE, IN US (USC00129113), adjusted for the elevation of Purcell.
Purcell weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Purcell through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:04 AM | 5:54 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| February | 7:39 AM | 6:29 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| March | 7:59 AM | 7:58 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 7:12 AM | 8:28 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:36 AM | 8:56 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| June | 6:23 AM | 9:17 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| July | 6:36 AM | 9:15 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| August | 7:03 AM | 8:45 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September | 7:30 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:58 AM | 7:13 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 7:30 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 7 min |
| December | 7:59 AM | 5:31 PM | 9 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Vincennes).
What is the weather like in Purcell?
Purcell has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Purcell 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 Purcell
The closest live webcam is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 1.6 miles NW of Purcell.
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Questions about Purcell
Where is Purcell, IN?
Purcell is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Indiana, 5.3 miles S of Decker.
What county is Purcell in?
Purcell is in Knox County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Purcell, IN?
The ZIP code for Purcell is 47591.
What is the nearest town to Purcell?
Decker, 5.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Purcell?
Yes. The closest is Purcell: US 41: 2-041-050-0-1-rwis VINCENNES, 1.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Purcell?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Purcell?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Purcell?
About 46.8 inches (1,188 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Purcell?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Purcell?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Purcell have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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