Santa Claus, IN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Santa Claus weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Santa Claus.
This week in Santa Claus
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Santa Claus
What is the weather usually like in Santa Claus?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 26°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,261 mm
- 8.3 insnowfall per year · 21 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Santa Claus: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SAINT MEINRAD, IN US (USC00127724), adjusted for the elevation of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Santa Claus through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:01 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:56 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| December | 6:55 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Santa Claus?
Santa Claus has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Santa Claus is May and August to October. At 463 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Santa Claus
What is the hottest month in Santa Claus?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Santa Claus?
January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Santa Claus?
About 49.6 inches (1,261 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Santa Claus?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Santa Claus?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Santa Claus have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Santa Claus in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 37°F, with about 4.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Santa Claus?
Around 6:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:37 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Santa Claus weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Santa Claus.
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