Surprise, IN
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana
Surprise is a small unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana. It is 3.8 miles W of Freetown, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47235.
Surprise at a glance
- State
- Indiana
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP code
- 47235
- Nearest town
- Freetown (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Coordinates
- 38.9706, -86.0589
Weather in Surprise now
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Surprise weather by the hour
Surprise weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise.
This week in Surprise
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise
What is the weather usually like in Surprise?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 49.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,259 mm
- 8.0 insnowfall per year · 20 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEYMOUR 2 N, IN US (USC00127935), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise.
Surprise weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:47 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:33 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 7:05 AM | 8:22 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:29 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 6:16 AM | 9:13 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:29 AM | 9:10 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:56 AM | 8:40 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:25 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
What is the weather like in Surprise?
Surprise 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 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 8 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Surprise 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 Surprise
The closest live webcam is New Elizabethtown: US 50: 2-050-098-3-1-rwis SEYMOUR, 6.1 miles SE of Surprise.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Surprise.
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Questions about Surprise
Where is Surprise, IN?
Surprise is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana, 3.8 miles W of Freetown.
What county is Surprise in?
Surprise is in Jackson County, Indiana.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise, IN?
The ZIP code for Surprise is 47235.
What is the nearest town to Surprise?
Freetown, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Surprise?
Yes. The closest is New Elizabethtown: US 50: 2-050-098-3-1-rwis SEYMOUR, 6.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Surprise?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise?
About 49.6 inches (1,259 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Surprise?
Yes, about 8 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Surprise?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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