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

Fort Wayne, IN
Saturday, July 4 at 7:51 AM
72
°
Light Drizzle
Feels like
79°
Humidity
93%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
2:13 AM
Sunset
5:16 PM
Fort Wayne, IN
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastFort Wayne, IN: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 71 to 87 degrees Fahrenheit with a 28% chance of precipitation at 12 AM.
L 71°H 87°
Fort Wayne, IN
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Heavy Rain
    47%
    1.1″
    87°72°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Light Drizzle
    60%
    0.03″
    81°71°-6°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Overcast
    17%
    —
    82°67°+1°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Mostly Clear
    —
    —
    85°64°+3°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    86°66°+1°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Light Drizzle
    37%
    —
    80°68°-6°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    33%
    —
    80°70°0°
Fort Wayne, IN
Next 24 hours · Mild now
HOT 90°66°79°92°6a12p6p12anow 72°high 87°low 71°PRECIP %
Fort Wayne, IN
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
ESE
121° · backing 59°
Direction
ESE
121°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
5
mph
Peak 24h
18
avg 7
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 7 · pk 18 @ 6:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 164SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
A whisper of wind — leaves barely shift on the trees.
Fort Wayne, IN
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
988.8
-0.5 mb in 3h · steady · 29.20 inHg
Now
988.8
mb
3h
-0.5
mb
12h
-0.5
mb
24h
-2.0
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 988–992
9809859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW991.8987.8988.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
Fort Wayne, IN
Air quality
37
AQI
Good
↓-8 in 6h▲Peak ~43 @ 6 PM

AQI 37 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 6.8 µg/m³ (AQI 38) with a 0.94 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 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 during the projected peak around 6 PM.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
6.8μg/m³
PM 10Good
7μg/m³
NO₂Good
6μg/m³
OzoneModerate
76μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 36 now. With UV 0.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 6 around 1 PM.

Present
AQI 36
UV peak
0.3 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
partly cloudy
Projected peak
AQI 6

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 6.8 µg/m³ (AQI 38) with a 0.94 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.94
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Fort Wayne, IN
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
97%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
26.1mi
UNLIMITED
111 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
11:51 UTC · Fort Wayne, 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
11:51 UTC · Fort Wayne, IN · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Fort Wayne, IN
Satellite · infrared · animated
Fort Wayne, IN
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Fort Wayne, IN
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:41 AM
Sunrise
2:13 AM
Daylight
15h 03m
Sunset
5:16 PM
Civil dusk
9:50 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Fort Wayne, IN
The moon
Waning Gibbous
82% illuminated
Moonrise
11:37 PM
Moonset
10:44 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Fort Wayne, IN
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Fort Wayne at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: April 23 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP codes: 46802, 46803, 46804, 46805, 46806, 46807, 46808, 46809 +8 more

16-Day Forecast — Fort Wayne

  1. Sat87°72°47%
  2. Sun81°71°60%
  3. Mon82°67°17%
  4. Tue85°64°4%
  5. Wed86°66°7%
  6. Thu80°68°37%
  7. Fri80°70°33%
  8. Sat85°67°20%
  9. Sun73°64°19%
  10. Mon73°62°11%
  11. Tue77°60°9%
  12. Wed84°63°19%
  13. Thu87°68°43%
  14. Fri83°71°30%
  15. Sat87°68°21%
  16. Sun89°71°39%

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

Live wind & temperature near Fort Wayne

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 — Fort Wayne

SPC has placed Fort Wayne in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.

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: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins 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 coast✨May 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 afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

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
August—tomatoes, 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

The year in Fort Wayne tops out in July (~74°F) and dips lowest in January (~26°F), with May wettest at 4.6 inches and February driest at 2.1 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January26°2.5″6
February29°2.1″5
March39°2.8″6
April50°3.7″8
May61°4.6″8
June71°4.5″8
July74°4.0″7
August72°3.8″6
September65°3.0″6
October53°3.0″6
November41°3.0″6
December31°2.5″6

Regional context

Drawing on NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Fort Wayne's January averages 26°F and July 74°F — 48°F apart — while precipitation totals roughly 39.5 inches over some 77 days.

Fort Wayne's rain peaks in summer: May brings 4.6 inches over 8.1 thunderstorm-fed days, while February sees just 2.1 inches across 5.2 days under cooler, drier air. That puts Fort Wayne in a summer-convective cohort with places like New Haven, IN, Arcola, IN and Hessen Cassel, IN.

Fort Wayne's growing window opens around mid-April, once Fort Wayne's overnight lows stop freezing — sow kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. In Fort Wayne, warm-season transplants — tomatoes, peppers, basil — wait two weeks past Fort Wayne's frost date. Fort Wayne's window closes around mid-November as overnight lows return below freezing. Within Fort Wayne, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting Fort Wayne's local frost dates.

Similar climates: New Haven, IN, Arcola, IN, Hessen Cassel, IN, Huntertown, IN, Lake Everett, IN.

Naturalist notes

Late May brings the return of ruby-throated hummingbirds to Fort Wayne gardens, their metallic calls announcing the arrival of warmer days.

Wild bergamot begins flowering in June across local prairies, its purple clusters drawing native bees and butterflies to the landscape.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Fort Wayne?
In Fort Wayne, expect the last spring frost near mid-April; Fort Wayne's first autumn frost comes around mid-November.
What is the rainy season in Fort Wayne?
May is the wettest month in Fort Wayne, about 4.6 inches on average; the year totals roughly 39 inches.
What is the warmest month in Fort Wayne?
The warmest stretch in Fort Wayne comes in July, around 74°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Fort Wayne?
On average January is the chilliest month in Fort Wayne, about 26°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Fort Wayne?
Frost-hardy sowings begin at mid-April in Fort Wayne; warm-season starts follow two weeks on.
How many rainy days does Fort Wayne get?
Fort Wayne averages about 77 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 26°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne'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 Fort Wayne?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Fort Wayne in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Fort Wayne?
Current conditions for Fort Wayne and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Fort Wayne forecast updated?
The Fort Wayne forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fort Wayne?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne?
The next few days in Fort Wayne's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Fort Wayne, Indiana has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 26°F, July about 74°F, 48°F between them.

In a typical year Fort Wayne records about 39 inches of precipitation on around 77 days.

At 41.1°N, Fort Wayne's 48°F summer-to-winter swing sets when Fort Wayne's gardens wake and when frost returns.

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ZIP codes in Fort Wayne

  • 46835
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  • 46825
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  • 46803
  • 46802
  • 46807
  • 46806
  • 46805
  • 46804
  • 46809
  • 46808
  • 46801
  • 46850
  • 46851
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  • 46866
  • 46867
  • 46868
  • 46869
  • 46885
  • 46895
  • 46897

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.