Prophetstown State Park & Lafayette, IN
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 73°F. Light wind (6 mph).
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Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 73°F. Light wind (6 mph).
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Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 73°F. Light wind (6 mph).
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Paddling
Excellent for paddling. High near 73°F. Light wind (6 mph).
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Fishing
Excellent for fishing. High near 73°F. Light wind (6 mph).
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Outdoor Events / Activities
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 73°F. Light wind (6 mph).
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About Prophetstown State Park & Lafayette
Prophetstown, the wabash and tippecanoe corridors, connected trails, campground and scheduled park programs create several distinct weather decisions on a single trip.
Planning an Outing
Start with prairie heat and wind, river stage, flooding, trail exposure, campground operations and weather-dependent events; for this prairie beside two rivers, a same-day operating notice carries more weight than a general regional forecast.
Weather Tips
- For this prairie beside two rivers, honor posted trail closures: saturated soil and freeze-thaw traffic can damage natural-surface routes long after rain ends.
- For this prairie beside two rivers, confirm campground loops, water service and gate hours; storm damage or shoulder-season shutdowns can affect individual facilities.
- For this prairie beside two rivers, check the organizer for heat, lightning, wind or flooding changes before traveling to an outdoor program.
Nearby Towns and Areas
- Lafayette
- West Lafayette
- Battle Ground
- Wabash River
- Tippecanoe River
- Wabash Heritage Trail
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
Stay ashore or move to a short protected trail; otherwise, switch from natural-surface riding to a paved route.
7-Day Forecast
Weather by Season
Winter
Across this prairie beside two rivers, open water is dangerously cold, ramps may ice over and shaded shoreline paths refreeze after daytime thaw.
Spring
Within this prairie beside two rivers, cold water, fluctuating reservoir levels and gusty fronts make ramp choice and shore exposure central to the plan.
Summer
On this prairie beside two rivers, morning offers the best margin before heat and thunderstorms; check for storm debris and water-service restrictions.
Fall
Around this prairie beside two rivers, 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 prairie beside two rivers in West-Central Indiana has an annual average temperature about 50–52°F, receives roughly 38–42 inches of precipitation and typically records generally 25–35 inches, with individual winters varying substantially.
- Wettest season: Late spring and early summer as frontal storms become more frequent; this estimate reflects Prophetstown.
- Driest season: Late summer or early fall, when longer rain-free stretches are most common; this estimate reflects Prophetstown.
- Annual average temperature: About 50–52°f; this estimate reflects Prophetstown.
- Annual snowfall: Generally 25–35 inches, with individual winters varying substantially; this estimate reflects Prophetstown.