Zelma, IN

Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana

Zelma is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana. It is 3.9 miles W of Heltonville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 47264.

Zelma at a glance

State
Indiana
County
Lawrence County
ZIP code
47264
Nearest town
Heltonville (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Coordinates
38.9339, -86.3019

Weather in Zelma now

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Zelma weather by the hour

Zelma weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Zelma

What is the weather usually like in Zelma?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°71°90°38°20°Jan42°23°Feb53°31°Mar65°41°Apr74°51°May82°60°Jun85°64°Jul85°62°Aug79°55°Sep67°42°Oct53°33°Nov42°25°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.4"Jan2.8"Feb3.9"Mar5.1"Apr5.6"May5.1"Jun4.3"Jul3.6"Aug3.4"Sep3.5"Oct3.8"Nov3.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OOLITIC PURDUE EX FM, IN US (USC00126580), adjusted for the elevation of Zelma.

Zelma weather month by month

January
38° 20°F
3.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.1 in of snow
February
42° 23°F
2.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.7 in of snow
March
53° 31°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.1 in of snow
April
65° 41°F
5.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
74° 51°F
5.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
June
82° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 64°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 62°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
79° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
67° 42°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
53° 33°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
42° 25°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Zelma through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:00 AM5:48 PM9 h 48 min
February7:34 AM6:23 PM10 h 49 min
March7:54 AM7:53 PM11 h 58 min
April7:06 AM8:23 PM13 h 16 min
May6:30 AM8:52 PM14 h 21 min
June6:17 AM9:13 PM14 h 56 min
July6:30 AM9:11 PM14 h 40 min
August6:57 AM8:41 PM13 h 43 min
September7:25 AM7:55 PM12 h 29 min
October7:53 AM7:08 PM11 h 14 min
November7:26 AM5:32 PM10 h 6 min
December7:55 AM5:25 PM9 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Zelma?

Zelma 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 20°F (-6°C).

It gets about 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Zelma 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 Zelma

The closest live webcam is Bedford: US 50: 01-047-003-_-_-cam-1 15th St & L St, 11.2 miles SW of Zelma.

Bedford: US 50: 01-047-003-_-_-cam-1 15th St & L StBedford · 11.2 mi SWOn Windy
Bedford: US 50: 01-047-019-_-_-cam-1 SR 37 & 16th StBedford · 12.8 mi SWOn Windy
Mitchell: IN 37: 3-037-068-3-_-_-cam-1 SR-37/68.3 @ SR-60 JCTMitchell · 17.3 mi SWOn Windy
New Elizabethtown: US 50: 2-050-098-3-1-rwis SEYMOURNew Elizabethtown · 18.3 mi EOn Windy
Bloomington › NorthBloomington · 20.4 mi NWOn Windy
Bloomington: I-69: 1-069-120-0-1-rwis BLOOMINGONBloomington · 22.2 mi NWOn Windy
Rosstown: I-65: 1-065-061-8-1 S OF SR 58Rosstown · 22.4 mi NEOn Windy
Rosstown: I-65: 1-065-061-8-2 S OF SR 58Rosstown · 22.4 mi NEOn Windy
Little Acre: I-65: 1-065-058-3-1 N OF SR 11Little Acre · 22.6 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Zelma

Where is Zelma, IN?

Zelma is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana, 3.9 miles W of Heltonville.

What county is Zelma in?

Zelma is in Lawrence County, Indiana.

What is the ZIP code of Zelma, IN?

The ZIP code for Zelma is 47264.

What is the nearest town to Zelma?

Heltonville, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Zelma?

Yes. The closest is Bedford: US 50: 01-047-003-_-_-cam-1 15th St & L St, 11.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Zelma?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Zelma?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Zelma?

About 48.0 inches (1,220 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Zelma?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Zelma?

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

What climate does Zelma have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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