The climate in 46256 Indianapolis, IN is typically characterized by hot and humid summers with high temperatures reaching into the mid 80s and low 90s Fahrenheit (30-33掳C) and cool, dry winters with temperatures averaging in the mid 20s to low 30s Fahrenheit ( -4 to 1掳C). Precipitation is generally highest during the spring months and snowfall is common during winter months. The area experiences moderate amounts of sunshine year round, although there are days of heavy cloud cover throughout the year.
Indianapolis (zip 46256), Indiana gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Indianapolis (zip 46256) averages 22 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Indianapolis (zip 46256). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Indianapolis (zip 46256) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 126 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 22 inches of snow a year