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Wedron, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
69 Population 133/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wedron 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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates41.4383°N, 88.7749°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLaSalle County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 11 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 63 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 63 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 89 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 24 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 90 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 65 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 2,074 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 44 km 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 63 km 2
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 46 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 83 km 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 88 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 6
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 19 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 47 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 39 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 56 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 63 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 61 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Wedron has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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