The weather of South Bend is generally influenced by the Lake Michigan which is the closeby. The South Bend weather is bearable and there is hardly any occasion of soaring temperatures. In case of winters too, South Bend generally experiences cold waves. This moderate temperature in summer makes it a desirable destination for many of the travellers as compared to some of the locations situated on the same latitude. However the weather is generally moist because of the heavy precipitation and the maximum precipitation is found in the months from May to October. During the winter months however South Bend is known to experience rains. The clouds are mostly rain clouds and the weather is not always suitable as it has one of the highest rates of humidity. Snowfall is frequent at this time of the year. Most of the heavy snowfall in the area is due to some cold northwest winds which accumulate enough moisture while passing over Lake Michigan. The temperature which is recorded on an average basis in January is 24.4 degree F, and for July it is 73.3 degree F. The temperature that is recoded on an annual basis is 49.5 Degree F.
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The recorded precipitation on an annual basis is 36.52 inches of rainfall and for snow it is 72.9 inches of snowfall.
July is recorded as the hottest month of the year in South Bend and January is considered to experience the maximum amount of chill during the winter months. It is a known fact that the temperature during the day and night varies and during the summer days the difference can amount to 20 degrees. May is recorded to have the maximum amount of rainfall and the rainfall that is recorded is almost 3.98 inches. The continental climate of South Bend shows characteristics of Midwestern United States. Probably the location of South Bend near Lake Michigan along with the flow of St. Joseph's River is some of the reasons for the variation in weather and climactic conditions in South Bend. The South Bend is uniquely situated in North-South Continental divide and the flow of the river is seen from the north. All these contribute majorly in the weather changes and also in the growth of vegetation in different places in South Bend. South Bend is known to provide the best out-door activities for the holidayers during the summer months.
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