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Decks in Porter: July highs average about 83°F; about 39 inches of rain fall a year.

Weather and your home

In Porter County, July highs average about 83°F and January lows about 17°F, with roughly 39 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Porter County, with hail up to 1.75 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Porter County has had 11 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2026).

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Questions

Wood or composite?

Composite costs more up front and needs almost no care; pressure-treated wood is cheaper but needs sealing.

How often should a deck be inspected?

Once a year — loose boards, soft spots and wobbly railings are safety issues.

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Nearby

Dune Acres · Burns Harbor · Chesterton · Portage · Ogden Dunes · Beverly Shores · Town of Pines · Lake Station