Fort Wayne weather by month
Average highs run from 33°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 18°F. It gets 40 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 34 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 124 times a year. The most comfortable months are June to October.
Best time to visit Fort Wayne
For comfortable weather, go in June to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F | 18°F | 2.5 in | 10.8 in | 6 | 0 | 28 | very cold |
| February | 37°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 7.8 in | 5 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| March | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 4.6 in | 6 | 0 | 21 | cold |
| April | 61°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in | 8 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 81°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| September | 76°F | 53°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in | 6 | 0 | 4 | mild |
| November | 49°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 1.9 in | 6 | 0 | 15 | cool |
| December | 38°F | 24°F | 2.5 in | 7.6 in | 6 | 0 | 25 | cold |
| Year | 60°F avg | 41°F avg | 39.5 in | 33.6 in | 77 | 16 | 124 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Fort Wayne Intl. Airport, IN (USW00014827), 11.1 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Fort Wayne
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 12m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 08m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:11 pm) and the latest around June 21 (9:16 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 165 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 am | 5:36 pm | 9h 33m |
| February | 7:34 am | 6:14 pm | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:52 am | 7:46 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 7:01 am | 8:20 pm | 13h 19m |
| May | 6:22 am | 8:51 pm | 14h 29m |
| June | 6:07 am | 9:14 pm | 15h 07m |
| July | 6:21 am | 9:11 pm | 14h 50m |
| August | 6:50 am | 8:38 pm | 13h 48m |
| September | 7:21 am | 7:49 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:52 am | 6:59 pm | 11h 07m |
| November | 7:28 am | 5:20 pm | 9h 53m |
| December | 7:58 am | 5:12 pm | 9h 14m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Fort Wayne with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Fort Wayne getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Fort Wayne.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Fort Wayne?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 64°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Fort Wayne?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 18°F and highs of 33°F.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Wayne?
May gets the most precipitation, 4.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.1 inches.
Does it snow in Fort Wayne?
Yes. Fort Wayne averages 34 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Fort Wayne?
For comfortable weather, June to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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