Lane, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · De Witt County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
145 Population 1,208/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation727 ft (222 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates40.1220°N, 88.8558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDe Witt County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 20.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.19"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 149 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 138 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 144 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 96 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 122 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 145 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 142 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 141 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

816 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 834 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 82 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 85 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 83 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 77 km 1
May 13, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 79 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Lane has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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