Weather in Evansville, Indiana
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Drizzle34%84°70°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—88°65°
- MondayMay 18Heavy Drizzle52%84°67°
- TuesdayMay 19Showers69%81°67°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers69%69°58°
- ThursdayMay 21Drizzle20%65°55°
- FridayMay 22Light Showers24%77°56°
- PM 2.5
- 4.8 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 5.9 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 5.0 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 87.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 10:47 AM
- Moonset
- 1:21 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Evansville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Evansville's warmest temperatures (~80°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~35°F). Rainfall peaks in April (5.2 inches) and drops to its lowest point in August (3.1 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| February | 39° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| March | 48° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| April | 60° | 5.2″ | 8 |
| May | 68° | 4.8″ | 8 |
| June | 77° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| July | 80° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| August | 79° | 3.1″ | 4 |
| September | 73° | 3.4″ | 5 |
| October | 62° | 3.3″ | 6 |
| November | 49° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| December | 40° | 3.6″ | 6 |
Regional context
Evansville falls within a humid subtropical climate region — sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this cohort.
Similar climates: Indianapolis, IN, Lafayette, IN, Bloomington, IN, Fishers, IN, Carmel, 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 typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Evansville?
- April is the wettest month with about 5.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 48 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Evansville?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 80°F.
- What is the coldest month in Evansville?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 35°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Evansville?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Evansville get?
- Evansville averages about 75 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Evansville?
- Evansville's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Evansville, Indiana sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 35°F while July averages 80°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Evansville receives about 48 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 75 rainy days.
Latitude (38.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation determine the rhythm of the year — shaping what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.