La Porte weather in July
In July, La Porte sees average daytime highs of 83°F and overnight lows near 65°F, with 4.1 in of rain across 11.7 wet days and about 14.7 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 83°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is La Porte's 3rd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see La Porte's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 83°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 65°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 4.1 in
- 11.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 42 min
- 4:30 AM – 7:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 6 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.45 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.9
- out of 10
La Porte is city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America.
- Density
- 684/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1832
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 83°F through the month.
A typical July day in La Porte reaches about 83°F in the afternoon and slips back to 65°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 75°F and 90°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Avg low (°F) | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 64 |
| 2 | 82 | 65 |
| 3 | 82 | 65 |
| 4 | 82 | 65 |
| 5 | 82 | 65 |
| 6 | 83 | 65 |
| 7 | 83 | 65 |
| 8 | 83 | 65 |
| 9 | 83 | 65 |
| 10 | 83 | 65 |
| 11 | 83 | 65 |
| 12 | 83 | 65 |
| 13 | 83 | 65 |
| 14 | 83 | 66 |
| 15 | 83 | 66 |
| 16 | 83 | 66 |
| 17 | 83 | 66 |
| 18 | 83 | 66 |
| 19 | 83 | 66 |
| 20 | 83 | 66 |
| 21 | 83 | 66 |
| 22 | 83 | 66 |
| 23 | 83 | 66 |
| 24 | 82 | 65 |
| 25 | 82 | 65 |
| 26 | 82 | 65 |
| 27 | 82 | 65 |
| 28 | 82 | 65 |
| 29 | 82 | 65 |
| 30 | 82 | 65 |
| 31 | 82 | 65 |
How July really feels in La Porte
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
La Porte weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 20° | 2.6 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 36° / 22° | 2.1 | 8.2 | 5.5 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 47° / 30° | 3.0 | 10.8 | 3.4 | 11.7 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 59° / 41° | 4.2 | 12.2 | 1 | 13.1 | 4.3 |
| May | 70° / 51° | 4.5 | 13.2 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 79° / 61° | 4.2 | 12.1 | 0 | 15 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 83° / 65° | 4.1 | 11.7 | 0 | 14.7 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 81° / 63° | 4.0 | 11.1 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 75° / 56° | 3.2 | 9.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 62° / 45° | 3.2 | 10.1 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 48° / 35° | 2.9 | 9.8 | 1.9 | 9.7 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 37° / 26° | 2.4 | 9.4 | 5.2 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 57 | 43 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 54 | 46 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 53 | 47 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 55 | 45 |
| 27 | 55 | 45 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in July
La Porte gets around 4.1 in of rain over 11.7 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 |
| 2 | 39 |
| 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 38 |
| 5 | 38 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 38 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 39 |
| 27 | 38 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 36 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 29% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 45% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable (%) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Muggy (%) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Oppressive (%) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 12 | 0 |
| 2 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 12 | 0 |
| 3 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| 5 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 0 |
| 6 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 0 |
| 7 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 0 |
| 8 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 13 | 0 |
| 9 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 13 | 0 |
| 10 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 30 | 14 | 0 |
| 11 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 1 |
| 12 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 13 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 14 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 16 | 1 |
| 15 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 16 | 1 |
| 16 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 17 | 1 |
| 17 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 31 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 1 |
| 20 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 1 |
| 21 | 8 | 19 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 1 |
| 22 | 8 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 1 |
| 23 | 8 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 1 |
| 24 | 7 | 21 | 23 | 29 | 18 | 1 |
| 25 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 1 |
| 26 | 7 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 17 | 1 |
| 27 | 7 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 1 |
| 28 | 7 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 16 | 1 |
| 29 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 15 | 1 |
| 30 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 15 | 1 |
| 31 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 6 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 6 mph on the calmest days to 7 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:21 AM to 4:44 AM, and sunset from 7:20 PM to 7:02 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:21 | 4:21 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 | 4:33 | 4:34 | 4:35 | 4:35 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 | 7:16 | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0 | 4:21 | 7:20 |
| 2 | 15.0 | 4:21 | 7:20 |
| 3 | 15.0 | 4:22 | 7:19 |
| 4 | 15.0 | 4:22 | 7:19 |
| 5 | 14.9 | 4:23 | 7:19 |
| 6 | 14.9 | 4:23 | 7:19 |
| 7 | 14.9 | 4:24 | 7:19 |
| 8 | 14.9 | 4:25 | 7:18 |
| 9 | 14.9 | 4:25 | 7:18 |
| 10 | 14.9 | 4:26 | 7:18 |
| 11 | 14.8 | 4:27 | 7:17 |
| 12 | 14.8 | 4:27 | 7:17 |
| 13 | 14.8 | 4:28 | 7:16 |
| 14 | 14.8 | 4:29 | 7:16 |
| 15 | 14.8 | 4:30 | 7:15 |
| 16 | 14.7 | 4:30 | 7:15 |
| 17 | 14.7 | 4:31 | 7:14 |
| 18 | 14.7 | 4:32 | 7:13 |
| 19 | 14.7 | 4:33 | 7:13 |
| 20 | 14.6 | 4:34 | 7:12 |
| 21 | 14.6 | 4:35 | 7:11 |
| 22 | 14.6 | 4:35 | 7:10 |
| 23 | 14.6 | 4:36 | 7:10 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 4:37 | 7:09 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 4:38 | 7:08 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 4:39 | 7:07 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 4:40 | 7:06 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 4:41 | 7:05 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 4:42 | 7:04 |
| 30 | 14.3 | 4:43 | 7:03 |
| 31 | 14.3 | 4:44 | 7:02 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.45 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.47 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6.45 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit La Porte?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit La Porte for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for La Porte in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, La Porte sees daytime highs around 83°F and nights near 65°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near La Porte in July
The nearest coast averages about 70°F in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 21 mi away) is warmest in August at about 73°F and coldest in March near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 11 to Sep 17 — about 2.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 46 | 58 | 70 | 73 | 69 | 59 | 49 | 43 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 36 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 39 | Bracing |
| May | 46 | Bracing |
| Jun | 58 | Bracing |
| Jul | 70 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 73 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 69 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 59 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 43 | Bracing |
UV index in La Porte in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in La Porte peaks around June 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in La Porte in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in La Porte is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 9 | Good |
Where is La Porte?
La Porte sits at 41.6°N, 86.7°W, 817 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Michigan City, 12 mi away.
Topography around La Porte
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of La Porte.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around La Porte has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 ft around an average of 810 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 417 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 758 ft.
The land around La Porte is covered by trees (39%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 2 miles, cropland (46%) and trees (38%) within 10 miles, and cropland (41%), water (26%) and trees (22%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for La Porte (41.6077°, -86.7139°, elevation 817 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).