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Indianapolis, IN Weather on August 27
Indianapolis sweltered to 94°F on August 27, 2024
Indianapolis experienced a scorching August 27, 2024, when temperatures soared to 94°F, crushing the previous record for this date in the city's 55-year temperature history. This extreme heat stood 10°F above the normal high of 84°F, demonstrating the kind of late-summer warmth that can catch the Midwest off guard. The contrast is stark when compared to the cool August 27 in 2010, when a record low of just 49°F gripped the city.
What to Expect on August 27
Planning for August 27th in Indianapolis, IN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 27 ever in Indianapolis?
The warmest August 27 in Indianapolis, IN reached 93°F in 2024. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.
What was the coldest August 27 ever in Indianapolis?
The coldest August 27 in Indianapolis, IN dropped to 49°F in 2010. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 64°F.
What is the average temperature on August 27 in Indianapolis?
On August 27, Indianapolis averages a high of 84°F and a low of 64°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE.
How many years of weather data are available for August 27 in Indianapolis?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 27 in Indianapolis, IN, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 27 Weather History in Indianapolis
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 67°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 81°F | 68°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 69°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.37" | -- |
| 2011 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 85°F | 69°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 66°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 91°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 56°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2000 | 78°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 78°F | 59°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1998 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 82°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 88°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 88°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 90°F | 72°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 74°F | 58°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1991 | 87°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 92°F | 64°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 62°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1985 | 72°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 52°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 65°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 68°F | 63°F | 0.49" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 91°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE
How Has August 27 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Indianapolis, IN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.