Indianapolis weather, reported by Frenchy
The live pet-owner forecast for Indianapolis, Indiana: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.
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What Indianapolis weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Indianapolis's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.1°F / 2°C | 20.9°F / -6°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 40.8°F / 5°C | 24.2°F / -4°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 51.9°F / 11°C | 33°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 63.9°F / 18°C | 43.3°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 73.4°F / 23°C | 53.7°F / 12°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 82°F / 28°C | 62.9°F / 17°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 85.2°F / 30°C | 66.4°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 84.3°F / 29°C | 65°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 78.2°F / 26°C | 57.4°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| October | 65.6°F / 19°C | 45.5°F / 8°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 51.8°F / 11°C | 34.9°F / 2°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 40.4°F / 5°C | 26.2°F / -3°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 106°F / 41°C (July 14, 1936) · Record low: -27°F / -33°C (January 19, 1994) · Average snowfall: 25.5″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA/NWS 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Indianapolis International Airport).
Indianapolis weather facts every pet owner should know
- Indianapolis summers average 85.2F highs in July, past the 82F risky band, so the Monon Trail is best enjoyed with your dog before breakfast in midsummer.
- January average lows of 20.9F sit right at the dangerous threshold for dogs, so midwinter walks here should be short, brisk, and coat-and-bootie affairs for most breeds.
- The city averages 25.5 inches of snow a season, with January the snowiest month at 8.8 inches, which means road salt is a paw hazard for a solid three months.
- Official extremes run from 106F in the July 1936 heat wave down to -27F in January 1994, one of the widest pet-weather ranges of any US city its size.
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