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Retirement Living In Indiana Dunes Country


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Area Description

Indiana Dunes Country, located along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, features great beaches, hiking trails and biking trails, downtown dining and shopping in charming communities like Valparaiso and Chesterton. There is a thriving arts and entertainment community in a friendly, welcoming environment. Indiana Dunes Country is located just an hour from Chicago.

Includes Cities/Towns: Beverly Shores, Chesterton, Hebron, Kouts, Portage, Valparaiso.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Indiana Dunes Country?

For those of you that retire in Indiana Dunes Country, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 20's and highs in the mid 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 10's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Indiana Dunes Country such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Indiana Dunes Country!

Summertime in Indiana Dunes Country is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Indiana Dunes Country, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  16 F°  24 F°  31 F°
 Feb  20 F°  28 F°  36 F°
 Mar  29 F°  38 F°  47 F°
 Apr  39 F°  49 F°  60 F°
 May  49 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Jun  58 F°  69 F°  79 F°
 Jul  63 F°  73 F°  83 F°
 Aug  61 F°  71 F°  81 F°
 Sep  53 F°  64 F°  75 F°
 Oct  42 F°  52 F°  63 F°
 Nov  33 F°  41 F°  49 F°
 Dec  21 F°  28 F°  35 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  3
 Feb  0  25  2
 Mar  0  21  0
 Apr  0  7  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  3  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  14  0
 Dec  0  27  2

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  11  19 %
 Feb  2 "  8  22 %
 Mar  2 "  10  29 %
 Apr  4 "  11  37 %
 May  4 "  12  48 %
 Jun  4 "  11  58 %
 Jul  4 "  10  63 %
 Aug  4 "  9  63 %
 Sep  3 "  9  54 %
 Oct  3 "  10  43 %
 Nov  4 "  10  34 %
 Dec  3 "  11  24 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  12 "  19  7
 Feb  8 "  13  4
 Mar  5 "  5  3
 Apr  1 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  1
 Dec  8 "  11  5


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