Serena, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
195
Population
780/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Serena experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 632 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 780/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4872°N, 88.7319°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | LaSalle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Serena has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.7").