West Melcher, IN

Unincorporated community in Parke County, Indiana

West Melcher is a small unincorporated community in Parke County, Indiana. It is 1.2 miles W of Montezuma, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47862.

West Melcher at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Parke County
ZIP code
47862
Nearest town
Montezuma (1.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Coordinates
39.7889, -87.3472

Weather in West Melcher now

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West Melcher weather by the hour

West Melcher weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Melcher

What is the weather usually like in West Melcher?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

12°32°52°71°91°36°17°Jan41°21°Feb52°29°Mar66°40°Apr76°50°May83°58°Jun86°62°Jul85°60°Aug79°53°Sep67°42°Oct52°31°Nov40°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.6"Feb3.3"Mar5.0"Apr5.0"May5.4"Jun4.7"Jul3.8"Aug3.1"Sep3.9"Oct3.9"Nov3.3"Dec

Best time to visit West Melcher: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ROCKVILLE, IN US (USC00127522), adjusted for the elevation of West Melcher.

West Melcher weather month by month

January
36° 17°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
February
41° 21°F
2.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow
March
52° 29°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
April
66° 40°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
76° 50°F
5.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
83° 58°F
5.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
86° 62°F
4.7 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 60°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 53°F
3.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 42°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
52° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
40° 22°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Melcher through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:07 AM5:50 PM9 h 43 min
February7:40 AM6:26 PM10 h 46 min
March7:58 AM7:57 PM11 h 58 min
April7:09 AM8:28 PM13 h 19 min
May6:32 AM8:58 PM14 h 25 min
June6:19 AM9:20 PM15 h 1 min
July6:32 AM9:18 PM14 h 45 min
August7:00 AM8:47 PM13 h 47 min
September7:29 AM7:59 PM12 h 30 min
October7:58 AM7:11 PM11 h 13 min
November7:32 AM5:35 PM10 h 2 min
December8:01 AM5:27 PM9 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in West Melcher?

West Melcher has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).

It gets about 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Melcher 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 West Melcher

The closest live webcam is Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-064-cam1 US41 @ SR63, 20.8 miles S of West Melcher.

Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-064-cam1 US41 @ SR63Terre Haute · 20.8 mi SOn Windy
Brazil: US 40: 01-011-007-cam1 US40 @ SR59Brazil · 21.8 mi SEOn Windy
Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-026-cam1 US41 @ Ohio StTerre Haute · 22.6 mi SOn Windy
Romine Corner: I-74: 1-074-005-2-_-_-rcam-1 COVINGTONRomine Corner · 23.5 mi NOn Windy
Grange Corner: I-70: 1-070-015-9-2 WB @ TABORTOWN STGrange Corner · 24.3 mi SOn Windy
Grange Corner: I-70: 1-070-015-9-1 @ TABORTOWN STGrange Corner · 24.3 mi SOn Windy
Larimer Hill: I-70: 1-070-003-4-2 Darwin RdLarimer Hill · 24.4 mi SOn Windy
Grange Corner: I-70: 1-070-016-4-1 Vigo/Clay C/L - Hyde StGrange Corner · 24.4 mi SOn Windy
Larimer Hill: I-70: 1-070-003-4-1 Darwin RdLarimer Hill · 24.4 mi SOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Melcher.

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Questions about West Melcher

Where is West Melcher, IN?

West Melcher is an unincorporated community in Parke County, Indiana, 1.2 miles W of Montezuma.

What county is West Melcher in?

West Melcher is in Parke County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of West Melcher, IN?

The ZIP code for West Melcher is 47862.

What is the nearest town to West Melcher?

Montezuma, 1.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near West Melcher?

Yes. The closest is Terre Haute: US 41: 01-084-064-cam1 US41 @ SR63, 20.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West Melcher?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in West Melcher?

January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).

How much does it rain in West Melcher?

About 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in West Melcher?

Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Melcher?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Melcher have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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