Santa Claus, IN has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are generally hot and humid, with temperatures reaching as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) during the day. Winters can be cold, especially at night, with temperatures dropping to as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 Celsius). Spring and fall are moderate in temperature, bringing highs in the upper 50s and low 60s (13-17 Celsius). Snowfall is abundant in winter, typically ranging from 15 to 20 inches (38-51 cm), while rainfall is spread out throughout the year.
Santa Claus, Indiana gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Santa Claus averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Santa Claus. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Santa Claus gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 109 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year