Southwest, IN
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
Southwest is a small unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana. It is 3.6 miles W of Wakarusa, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 46526.
Southwest at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Elkhart County
- ZIP code
- 46526
- Nearest town
- Wakarusa (3.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 41.5367, -85.9439
Weather in Southwest now
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Southwest weather by the hour
Southwest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southwest.
This week in Southwest
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southwest
What is the weather usually like in Southwest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 39.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,012 mm
- 45.2 insnowfall per year · 115 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southwest: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GOSHEN 3SW, IN US (USC00123418), adjusted for the elevation of Southwest.
Southwest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southwest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:06 AM | 5:40 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 7:36 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:51 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 6:22 AM | 8:57 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 6:07 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 6:21 AM | 9:17 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| August | 6:51 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:54 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 7:31 AM | 5:25 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 8:01 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Southwest?
Southwest has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 39.9 inches (1,012 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Southwest is June to 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 Southwest
The closest live webcam is Wawasee Village: Nathan_Camera1, 11.7 miles SE of Southwest.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southwest.
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Map of Southwest, IN
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Other communities near Southwest
- Waterford Mills5.9 mi E
- Bainter Town6.7 mi E
- Jamestown8.0 mi NW
- De Camp Gardens8.7 mi N
- Hastings10.6 mi S
- Tamarack Grange10.8 mi W
- Shady Banks11.6 mi SE
- Woodland12.2 mi W
- Nibbyville13.0 mi N
- Hi-View Addition13.1 mi W
- Wawasee Village13.2 mi SE
- Redmon Park13.9 mi SE
- Pickwick Park14.0 mi SE
- Musquabuck Park14.3 mi SE
- South Park14.9 mi SE
Questions about Southwest
Where is Southwest, IN?
Southwest is an unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana, 3.6 miles W of Wakarusa.
What county is Southwest in?
Southwest is in Elkhart County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Southwest, IN?
The ZIP code for Southwest is 46526.
What is the nearest town to Southwest?
Wakarusa, 3.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southwest?
Yes. The closest is Wawasee Village: Nathan_Camera1, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southwest?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Southwest?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Southwest?
About 39.9 inches (1,012 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Southwest?
Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Southwest?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southwest have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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