Skelton, IN

Unincorporated community in Gibson County, Indiana

Skelton is a small unincorporated community in Gibson County, Indiana. It is 4.7 miles W of Keensburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 62852.

Skelton at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Gibson County
ZIP code
62852
Nearest town
Keensburg (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.3414, -87.7817

Weather in Skelton now

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Skelton weather by the hour

Skelton weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Skelton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skelton

What is the weather usually like in Skelton?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°38°56°74°92°40°25°Jan45°27°Feb55°36°Mar67°46°Apr76°57°May85°66°Jun87°69°Jul86°67°Aug81°59°Sep69°47°Oct55°36°Nov44°28°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.6"Jan3.1"Feb4.1"Mar5.1"Apr5.8"May4.7"Jun4.5"Jul3.2"Aug3.5"Sep3.8"Oct3.9"Nov3.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT CARMEL, IL US (USC00115888), adjusted for the elevation of Skelton.

Skelton weather month by month

January
40° 25°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
February
45° 27°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
55° 36°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
67° 46°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
76° 57°F
5.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
85° 66°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
87° 69°F
4.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
86° 67°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 59°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
69° 47°F
3.8 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
55° 36°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
44° 28°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Skelton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM4:56 PM9 h 51 min
February6:39 AM5:30 PM10 h 50 min
March7:00 AM6:59 PM11 h 59 min
April6:13 AM7:28 PM13 h 15 min
May5:38 AM7:56 PM14 h 18 min
June5:25 AM8:17 PM14 h 52 min
July5:38 AM8:15 PM14 h 37 min
August6:04 AM7:46 PM13 h 41 min
September6:31 AM7:00 PM12 h 29 min
October6:58 AM6:14 PM11 h 15 min
November6:31 AM4:40 PM10 h 8 min
December6:59 AM4:33 PM9 h 33 min

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

What is the weather like in Skelton?

Skelton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 48.7 inches (1,238 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 Skelton 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 Skelton

The closest live webcam is Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek Dr, 10.2 miles E of Skelton.

Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek DrPrinceton · 10.2 mi EOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-3 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 10.9 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-2 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 10.9 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-5-ebra-_-cam-1 I-64 EB @ Black River rest areaBarrett · 10.9 mi SOn Windy
Barrett: I-64: 1-064-007-4-1-rwis BLACK RIVERBarrett · 10.9 mi SWOn Windy
Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-001-_-_-cam-1 SR 65 - Main St & SR 64 - Broadway StPrinceton · 11.6 mi EOn Windy
King: US 41: 01-026-022-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & CR 350King · 11.9 mi EOn Windy
Fort Branch: IN 168: 01-026-012-_-_-cam-1 US 41 & SR 168Fort Branch · 13.1 mi SEOn Windy
Inglefield: US 41: 01-082-119-_-_-cam-1 US 41 - RdInglefield · 20.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Skelton

Where is Skelton, IN?

Skelton is an unincorporated community in Gibson County, Indiana, 4.7 miles W of Keensburg.

What county is Skelton in?

Skelton is in Gibson County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Skelton, IN?

The ZIP code for Skelton is 62852.

What is the nearest town to Skelton?

Keensburg, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Skelton?

Yes. The closest is Princeton: IN 64: 01-026-024-_-_-cam-1 SR 64/65 & Richland Creek Dr, 10.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Skelton?

July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Skelton?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Skelton?

About 48.7 inches (1,238 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Skelton?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Skelton?

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

What climate does Skelton have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

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