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Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon. Day 14 of summer. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Evansville weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Evansville, IN
Saturday, July 4 at 7:30 AM
73
°
Clear
Feels like
79°
Humidity
90%
Wind
4 mph
Sunrise
12:32 AM
Sunset
3:16 PM
Evansville, IN
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastEvansville, IN: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 71 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit with a 20% chance of precipitation at 7 PM.
L 71°H 94°
Evansville, IN
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    20%
    94°70°
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Light Drizzle
    40%
    0.02″
    88°71°-6°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Drizzle
    39%
    87°71°-1°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    15%
    83°69°-4°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Clear
    20%
    86°66°+3°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    30%
    90°70°+4°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Showers
    42%
    0.22″
    84°70°-6°
Evansville, IN
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
SSE
168° · veering 105°
Direction
SSE
168°
Sustained
4
mph
Gust
6
mph
Peak 24h
29
avg 5
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 29 @ 9:00p
0102030MPHB1B2B3B4B5B6-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 259SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Evansville, IN
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1003.7
+0.9 mb in 3h · rising · 29.64 inHg
Now
1003.7
mb
3h
+0.9
mb
12h
-0.1
mb
24h
-1.7
mb
Regime · RAIN
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 10021006
9951000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1006.01001.61003.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing out of the rain band — clearing edging in.
Evansville, IN
Air quality
53
AQI
Moderate
-4 in 6h

AQI 53 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). PM2.5 at 9.4 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.88 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
9.4μg/m³
PM 10Good
11μg/m³
NO₂Good
8μg/m³
OzoneModerate
61μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.3

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 9.4 µg/m³ (AQI 52) with a 0.88 fine-to-coarse ratio and 4 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.88
Wind
calm
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke
Evansville, IN
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
17%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Visibility
26.5mi
UNLIMITED
80 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
12:30 UTC · Evansville, IN · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
12:30 UTC · Evansville, IN · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Evansville, IN
Satellite · infrared · animated
Evansville, IN
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Evansville, IN
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:02 AM
Sunrise
12:32 AM
Daylight
14h 44m
Sunset
3:16 PM
Civil dusk
8:48 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Evansville, IN
The moon
Waning Gibbous
82% illuminated
Moonrise
10:42 PM
Moonset
9:58 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Evansville, IN
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

bird
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Evansville at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 73°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: April 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 47708, 47710, 47711, 47712, 47713, 47714, 47715, 47720 +1 more

16-Day Forecast — Evansville

  1. Sat92°70°20%
  2. Sun88°71°40%
  3. Mon87°71°39%
  4. Tue83°69°15%
  5. Wed86°66°20%
  6. Thu90°70°30%
  7. Fri84°70°42%
  8. Sat87°72°27%
  9. Sun77°65°15%
  10. Mon72°58°7%
  11. Tue77°60°7%
  12. Wed81°63°14%
  13. Thu83°66°20%
  14. Fri79°70°20%
  15. Sat82°71°25%
  16. Sun84°72°29%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near Evansville

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Evansville

SPC includes Evansville in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: Frost quiets the live oaks.January 6–10: Still water thickens with ice.January 11–15: Springs begin to move beneath ice.January 16–20: Cardinal dawn calls grow bolder.January 21–25: Late January thaw pulses.January 26–31: Last freeze locks the land.February 1–5: February's lengthening light.February 6–10: Warming winds thaw the margin.February 11–15: Magnolia blooms break the gray.February 16–20: Mockingbirds resume the dawn chorus.February 21–25: Rain replaces the last snow.February 26–28: Mist clings to greening valleys.March 1–5: The green pulse awakens.March 6–10: Hibernators emerge to call.March 11–15: Dogwood and redbud ignite.March 16–20: Swallowtails emerge from winter silk.March 21–25: Light crowns the dogwood canopy.March 26–31: Redbud cascades over the thaw.April 1–5: Thunder announces the wet season.April 6–10: Barn swallows carve the warming sky.April 11–15: Magnolia blooms and falls in a breath.April 16–20: First rainbows arch over thunderheads.April 21–25: Reeds push through marsh water.April 26–30: Frost retreats; seedlings rise free.May 1–5: Warblers flood the canopy in waves.May 6–10: Tulip poplar lights the forest crown.May 11–15: Shad pulse upstream through rapids.May 16–20: Roses open on the Piedmont edge.May 21–25: Fireflies scout the humid dusk.May 26–31: Frog choruses rise from every wetland.June 1–5: Fireflies pulse through the magnolias.June 6–10: Kudzu climbs deeper into green.June 11–15: Sun climbs to its northern throne.June 16–20: Heat settles and the rain begins.June 21–25: The longest day turns toward shadow.June 26–30: Fireflies drift through Spanish moss.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon.July 6–10: Thunderheads boil and break at dusk.July 11–15: Thunder builds each drowsy afternoon.July 16–20: Cicadas claim the long noon.July 21–25: Dog days drape the earth in haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their rasping chorus.August 1–5: Dusk arrives one minute earlier each night.August 6–10: Meteorological summer's turning page.August 11–15: Cool winds gather at the margins.August 16–20: Dog-day cicadas rise.August 21–25: Heat breaks in creek beds.August 26–31: Monarchs gather strength.September 1–5: Harvests begin in earnest.September 6–10: Dew beads on resurrection fern.September 11–15: Raptors trail the thermals.September 16–20: Day and dark find balance.September 21–25: Thunder quiets the land.September 26–30: Insects retreat below.October 1–5: Swamp waters recede.October 6–10: Maples ignite the ridge.October 11–15: Asters crown the meadows.October 16–20: Crickets sing at dusk.October 21–25: Frost paints the garden.October 26–31: Light rains whisper down.November 1–5: Sweetgum Turns Crimson.November 6–10: Camellia Blooms Break Through.November 11–15: Earth Stiffens Underfoot.November 16–20: Bare Limbs Hold the Light.November 21–25: First Frost Grips the High Ground.November 26–30: North Wind Strips the Last Leaves.December 1–5: Darkness Falls Before Dinner.December 6–10: Winter Locks the Land.December 11–15: Wildlife Retreats to Shelter.December 16–20: Ice Edges Deepen Inward.December 21–25: The Sun Begins its Return.December 26–31: The Year Turns in Silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coastMay 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the scorching afternoon

Dog-day cicadas emerge in waves, their rasp dominating every sunny hour; heat peaks above 90 degrees daily.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January
February
March
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November
December

A year in weather

July is Evansville's warmest stretch (~80°F) and January its coldest (~35°F); precipitation crests in April at 5.2 inches and ebbs in August to 3.1 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January35°3.56
February39°3.46
March48°4.77
April60°5.28
May68°4.88
June77°4.46
July80°4.56
August79°3.14
September73°3.45
October62°3.36
November49°4.06
December40°3.66

Regional context

Evansville's climate, from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 station normals, pairs 35°F Januarys with 80°F Julys — a 45°F swing. About 47.8 inches of precipitation falls over roughly 75 days a year.

No season owns Evansville's rain: April reaches 5.2 inches across 8.4 days and August keeps 3.1 inches on 4.4, an even spread through Evansville's year. That even rhythm groups Evansville with places like Melody Hill, IN, Newburgh, IN and Darmstadt, IN.

The cool-season window in Evansville starts at mid-April, when nights stop freezing — think peas, lettuce, spinach, and radishes. Hold Evansville's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past Evansville's last frost. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to Evansville and tender plants need cover. In Evansville, low spots run 4-7°F colder than nearby slopes, nudging Evansville's frost dates a week.

Similar climates: Melody Hill, IN, Newburgh, IN, Darmstadt, IN, Chandler, IN, Parkers Settlement, IN.

Naturalist notes

Late April brings the emergence of mayapple colonies across southern Indiana woodlands, their umbrella-shaped leaves unfurling as soil temperatures climb.

By May, wood thrushes return from Central America to establish territories in Evansville's mature forests, their flute-like songs echoing through dawn hours.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Evansville?
Evansville's last spring frost lands near mid-April, and in Evansville the first fall frost follows around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Evansville?
Rainfall in Evansville peaks in April near 5.2 inches, out of about 48 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Evansville?
The warmest stretch in Evansville comes in July, around 80°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Evansville?
On average January is the chilliest month in Evansville, about 35°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Evansville?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-April in Evansville; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Evansville get?
Evansville records around 75 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is Evansville?
Evansville's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 35°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for Evansville?
Evansville's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Evansville?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Evansville in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Evansville?
Current conditions for Evansville and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Evansville forecast updated?
The Evansville forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Evansville?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Evansville are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Evansville?
The next few days in Evansville's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Evansville's humid subtropical climate in Indiana pairs 35°F Januarys with 80°F Julys, 45°F apart across the seasons.

In a typical year Evansville records about 48 inches of precipitation on around 75 days.

The 45°F gap between Evansville's summer and winter, at 38.0°N, shapes Evansville's frost calendar.

ZIP codes in Evansville

  • 47714
  • 47715
  • 47710
  • 47711
  • 47713
  • 47708
  • 47701
  • 47702
  • 47703
  • 47704
  • 47705
  • 47706
  • 47716
  • 47719
  • 47722
  • 47724
  • 47728
  • 47730
  • 47731
  • 47732
  • 47733
  • 47734
  • 47735
  • 47736
  • 47737
  • 47740
  • 47747
  • 47750

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.