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    Will it rain Halloween during trick-or-treating hours in Indianapolis?

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    An umbrella may be the best Halloween costume accessory Thursday in Indianapolis after the National Weather Service’s latest forecast — at least in the afternoon. Thursday evening the local meteorologist says you may not need it.

    Forecasters in Central Indiana are predicting showers and possible thunderstorms beginning Thursday in the mid to late afternoon. Rain amounts of up to an inch are possible, according to NWS. While the ground in the Indy metro area may be soaked, meteorologists say trick-or-treaters could be spared a drench.

    “We expect the rain to taper off and move away during those trick-or-treating hours,” said Jason Puma, a meteorologist with NWS. “So right now we’re looking at a 60% chance of rain early Thursday evening.”

    In addition to rain, Puma warned Hoosiers Thursday evening to be aware of possible wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour — something to keep in mind if your Halloween costume includes wings or other fragile elements.

    Here’s what Hoosiers can likely expect on Halloween.

    Will it rain on Halloween this year in Indianapolis?

    Yes, as of Wednesday, the latest NWS forecast for Central Indiana predicts a 100% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Thursday, October 31, along with some showers possible during the early part of trick-or-treating hours.

    “Once the rain is over, that will be it,” Puma said, adding that the rain could end as early as 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dry, windy conditions will remain in the area with more rain not expected until the weekend.

    Does it ever rain on Halloween? How often in Indianapolis?

    According to NWS, measurable rain has fallen since 1871, or about 35% of all Halloween rain in Indianapolis since 1871.

    Weather forecast for central Indiana, according to NWS

    Local NWS meteorologists reported Wednesday that Hoosiers living in Central Indiana can expect the following weather conditions.

    🌤️ Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South-southwest wind 13 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 52 mph.

    ☁️ Wednesday evening: Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind 14 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 42 mph.

    ⛈️ Thursday Halloween: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High around 71. Windy, with a southerly wind 25 to 30 km/h, with gusts up to 60 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and a half inch are possible.

    ⛈️ Thursday, Halloween night 🎃: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy early evening, then gradually clearing, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts less than one-tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.

    ☀️ Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60 degrees. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    🌙 Friday evening: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light easterly wind.

    🌤️ Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Calm winds will turn southeast around 10 km/h in the afternoon.

    🌧️ Saturday evening: After 2 a.m. 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    🌧️ Sunday: 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    🌧️ Sunday evening: 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 8 mph.

    🌧️ Monday: 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    🌧️ Monday evening: 50 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    🌦️Tuesday: 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    How many times has it snowed around Indy on Halloween?

    Records kept by NWS show that Indy has had two white Halloweens, with measurable snowfall of 0.1″ in both 1890 and 2014.

    The story continues after the photo gallery.

    Red flag warning: Light a jack-o-lantern or burn leaves today? Don’t. Indiana is at increased risk of wildfires.

    What is the average temperature on Halloween in Indianapolis, Indiana?

    The average high temperature on Oct. 31 in Indianapolis since 1871 is 60 degrees, with lows around 42 degrees, according to NWS. Records kept by NWS show that the warmest Halloween occurred in 1950, with a high of 82 degrees.

    Weather records for Halloween in Indianapolis

    Despite last year’s frigid weather during trick-or-treating hours, Indy’s coldest Halloween ever occurred in 1873 and 1878 with cold highs of 35 degrees. The lowest recorded low temperatures were in 1988 and 1925 with lows of 24 degrees.

    Last year, on October 31, 2023, Indianapolis had a high of 41 degrees and a low of 25 degrees.

    Live weather radar for Central Indiana

    When is trick-or-treating near me?

    Trick-or-Treating hours for Indianapolis this year are Thursday, October 31 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Many areas bordering Indy will follow the same hours, with some Marion County townships observing trick-or-treating from 5-8 p.m. o’clock or 5:30 – 8:30 p.m

    Trick-or-treating near me: Here’s when you can go trick-or-treating in Central Indiana on Halloween in 2024.

    John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at JTuftsReports.

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