What is today's weather forecast for Lake James, IN?

Today's forecast for Lake James shows a low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Lake James, IN?

The 7-day forecast for Lake James shows highs from 27 to 47 degrees and lows from 21 to 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Lake James, IN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Lake James this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (20% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (20% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Lake James weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Lake James forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Lake James, IN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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38°F
Feels Like 34°F

Humidity 72% Dew Point 29°F Wind SW 5 MPH Gusts 9 Barometer 29.75 in.

Visibility 62.1 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.1 mi. NE of central Lake James
at 2:26 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

20%

SatDec 20

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MonDec 22

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 37°F, reaching 47°F before cooling to 27°F, then recovering to 34°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with wintry mix.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 36°F and lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1941 - Only two women were employed by the Weather Bureau. By 1945, more than 900 women are employed by the Weather Bureau as observers and forecasters, as a result of filling positions of men during World War II. Eleven days after Pearl Harbor, the Army requested that all weather broadcasts be discontinued. The fear was that the enemy would use this information to plan an attack on the United States.

Lake James, IN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain. High near 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 21. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

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