South Bend Weather Underground (2024)

FAQs

Does South Bend have snow? ›

Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with the greatest amounts during the growing season. The predominant snow season is from November through March, although there are also generally lighter amounts in October and April.

South Bend receives an average of 82 inches of snowfall each winter. Snowfall totals however can vary greatly from this average.

High 79F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing.

The current weather report for South Bend IN, as of 7:45 PM EDT, has a sky condition of Lightning Observed with the visibility of 10 mile(s).

It has become a significant additional economic asset with its “Fighting Irish” gridiron football team, Notre Dame Stadium, Snite Museum of Art, Hesburgh Memorial Library (one of the world's largest college libraries), Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, and Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center.

Now, U.S. News and World Report recently named South Bend No. 25 on its "Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025" list — a 51-place jump from its 2023 ranking at No. 76.

South Bend's housing expenses are 16% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 1% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 9% lower than the national average.

Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 86F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

What's the weather underground West Asheville? ›

Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 59F. Winds light and variable. Partly cloudy skies.

Showers early with some clearing for the afternoon. High 64F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

All treatment plants add fluoride for dental health and chlorine for disinfection. South Bend Municipal Utilities closely monitors and manages its water quality, going above the level of testing required by regulations.

The per capita income in South Bend in 2022 was $28,071, which is middle income relative to Indiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US.

South Bend, IndianaCrime Rate & Safety

The metropolitan area's violent crime rate was lower than the national rate in 2022. Its rate of property crime was lower than the national rate.

Bend is a 3,623-foot-elevation town known for great downhill and Nordic skiing. That means we get snow! Average snowfall is more than 33 inches of snow in a winter.

In South Bend, the summers are warm and wet; the winters are freezing, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 19°F to 82°F and is rarely below 1°F or above 90°F.

Snow is rare and generally light. Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions.

Bend is at a relatively high latitude (44 degrees) and a relatively high altitude (3,500 feet), which means that the winter sun hits us at a low angle. That allows things to get cold here in the winter, and it takes a while for the sun to warm us up in the spring.