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Will it rain during trick-or-treating in Indianapolis Halloween?

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Will it rain during trick-or-treating in Indianapolis Halloween?

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According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, an umbrella could be the best Halloween costume accessory in Indianapolis on Thursday – at least in the afternoon. By Thursday evening, local meteorologists say you may no longer need it.

Meteorologists in central Indiana are predicting showers and possible thunderstorms in the mid to late afternoon Thursday. Rainfall amounts of up to an inch are possible, according to the NWS. While the ground may be drenched in the Indy metro area, meteorologists say trick-or-treaters could be spared from a drenching.

“We expect the rain to taper off and taper off during these sweet or sour hours,” said Jason Puma, NWS meteorologist. “So right now we're looking at a 60% chance of rain early Thursday evening.”

In addition to the rain, Puma warned Hoosiers Thursday night of possible wind gusts of up to 25 mph — something to keep in mind if your Halloween costume features wings or other fragile items.

This is probably what Hoosiers can expect this Halloween.

Will it rain Halloween in Indianapolis this year?

Yes, as of Wednesday, the latest NWS forecast for central Indiana predicts a 100 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms for Thursday, October 31st, along with a few possible showers early in trick-or-treating hours.

“Once the rain stops, it’s over,” Puma said, adding that the rain could stop as early as 4 to 5 p.m. Dry, windy conditions will continue in the area and further rainfall may not be expected until the weekend.

Does it ever rain on Halloween? How often in Indianapolis?

According to the NWS, measurable rain has fallen 52 times since 1871, accounting for about 35% of the Halloween holiday in Indianapolis.

Central Indiana weather forecast, per NWS

Local NWS meteorologists reported Wednesday that Hoosiers living in central Indiana can expect the following weather conditions.

🌤️ Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

☁️ Wednesday evening: Increasing cloud cover, low around 67. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

⛈️ Thursday, Halloween: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 71. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible.

⛈️ Thursday, Halloween night 🎃: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy early evening, then gradually clearing, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation totals of less than a tenth of an inch, with higher amounts possible except during thunderstorms.

☀️ Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

🌙 Friday evening: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light east wind.

🌤️ Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high around 65°C. Calm winds blowing southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

🌧️ Saturday evening: 30 percent chance of rain after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

🌧️ Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

🌧️ Sunday evening: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low near 60. South wind around 8 mph.

🌧️ Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

🌧️ Monday evening: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63°.

🌦️Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

How many times did it snow around Indy on Halloween?

Records maintained by NWS show Indy has had two White Halloweens that saw measurable snowfall of 0.1 inches in both 1890 and 2014.

The story continues after the photo gallery.

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What is the average temperature on Halloween in Indianapolis, Indiana?

According to the NWS, the average high temperature on October 31 in Indianapolis since 1871 has been 60 degrees, with lows around 42 degrees. Records maintained by NWS show the warmest Halloween occurred in 1950, with a high of 82 degrees.

Halloween weather records in Indianapolis

Despite the freezing weather during trick-or-treating last year, Indy's coldest Halloweens ever occurred in 1873 and 1878, with chilly highs of 35 degrees. The lowest recorded minimum temperatures were recorded in 1988 and 1925 with minimum temperatures of 24 degrees.

Last year, on October 31, 2023, Indianapolis had a high of 41 degrees and a low of 25 degrees.

Live weather radar for central Indiana

When is trick-or-treating near me?

This year, Indianapolis will be trick-or-treating on Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Many areas bordering Indy have the same hours, with some townships in Marion County offering trick-or-treating from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or 5:30-8:30 p.m

Trick or treat near me: Here's when you can trick-or-treat in central Indiana on Halloween in 2024.

John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at JTuftsReports.

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