Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Lawrence, IN. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Lawrence lands right in the thick of spring's unpredictability — expect a typical high around 59° and a low near 39°, but don't be surprised by anything. Over 29 years, this date has swung from a balmy 78° in 2005 down to a bitter 26° in 2016. There's about a 1-in-3 chance of rain, so keep a light jacket handy.
Lawrence has seen some genuinely extreme weather in its 30-year record book. The summer of 2012 pushed temperatures to a scorching 103°, while January 2014 brought a brutal -14° — a 117-degree spread between the all-time extremes. A single day in July 2015 dumped nearly 10 inches of rain, which tells you everything you need to know about summer storm potential here.
Lawrence follows a classic Midwestern seasonal arc: summers peak in mid-July with average highs around 85-86°, while mid-January bottoms out around 34°. If you're chasing warm and dry, May through June is your window before the wettest stretch hits in mid-June. Winter visitors should pack for cold but manageable temperatures, with highs rarely straying far from the low 40s in December and February.