McCormick’s Creek State Park, IN

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Waterfall and rocky creek channel at McCormick's Creek State Park
Waterfall and rocky creek channel at McCormick's Creek State Park — Photo by Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
43°F
High: 50° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KBMG
Observed at: 7:30 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 93%
Today:Scattered rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight:Scattered rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday:A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Good
  79 /100

Good for hiking. High near 45°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 29°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (29°F).

⛺ Camping

Good
  83 /100

Good for camping. High near 45°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 20/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 29°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (29°F).

🐟 Fishing

Good
  82 /100

Good for fishing. High near 45°F. Low rain risk (19%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 22/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 29°F. Temperatures outside comfort limits (29°F).

About McCormick’s Creek State Park

Visitors use this forecast for the canyon, waterfall, repaired trail system, campground and legal fishing waters, where a calm observation inland may not describe the most exposed part of the outing.

Planning an Outing

A workable plan depends on post-storm closures, creek flow, slick rock, damaged or recovering trails, heat and campground operations, so check the chosen access to this narrow waterfall canyon before driving.

Weather Tips

  • For this narrow waterfall canyon, confirm campground loops, water service and gate hours; storm damage or shoulder-season shutdowns can affect individual facilities.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Spencer
  • Bloomington
  • White River
  • Canyon Inn
  • Owen-Putnam State Forest

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Stay ashore or move to a short protected trail; otherwise, delay setup until the warned storm or high-wind period passes.

7-Day Forecast

☀
43°F
High: 50° | Low: 33°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KBMG
Observed at: 7:30 am CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 93%
Thu 🌧
50° 33°
48%
Fri 🌧
45° 27°
19%
Sat ☀
47° 25°
0%
Sun ☀
50° 27°
0%
Mon ☀
50° 26°
1%
Tue ☀
53° 27°
0%
Wed ☀
56° 31°
1%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

50° Thu 45° Fri 47° Sat 50° Sun 50° Mon 53° Tue 56° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

33° Thu 27° Fri 25° Sat 27° Sun 26° Mon 27° Tue 31° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 65 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat 70 Sun 70 Mon 85 Tue 100 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:37 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Across this narrow waterfall canyon, open water is dangerously cold, ramps may ice over and shaded shoreline paths refreeze after daytime thaw.

Spring

Within this narrow waterfall canyon, cold water, fluctuating reservoir levels and gusty fronts make ramp choice and shore exposure central to the plan.

Summer

On this narrow waterfall canyon, high humidity magnifies effort on steep or enclosed terrain; lightning and flash runoff can remove safe exit options.

Fall

Around this narrow waterfall canyon, colder water arrives before winter air, so a mild afternoon can still demand immersion protection; stronger fronts also shorten launch windows.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This narrow waterfall canyon in South-Central Hills has an annual average temperature about 54–56°F, receives roughly 44–48 inches of precipitation and typically records usually 8–16 inches, with ice and cold rain often more disruptive than deep snow.
  • Wettest season: Spring, when repeated fronts and ohio valley thunderstorms produce the heaviest runoff; this estimate reflects the canyon.
  • Driest season: Late summer into early fall, aside from tropical-remnant rainfall; this estimate reflects the canyon.
  • Annual average temperature: About 54–56°f; this estimate reflects the canyon.
  • Annual snowfall: Usually 8–16 inches, with ice and cold rain often more disruptive than deep snow; this estimate reflects the canyon.