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Weather & Climate in Abingdon, IL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Abingdon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 25.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 750 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation750 ft (229 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,394/sq mi
Coordinates40.8038°N, 90.4009°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 25.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.8 / 100
Community Resilience90.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 145 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 130 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

649 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 552 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 73 km 46.4 mi 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 90 km 9.6 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 49 km 7.0 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 81 km 50.0 mi 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 55 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 53 km 19.9 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 88 km 17.8 mi 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 84 km 15.8 mi 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 71 km 17.5 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 58 km 25.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 75 km 22.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 95 km 10.0 mi 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 89 km 15.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 67 km 8.8 mi 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 61 km 6.4 mi 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 83 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 29 km 11.1 mi 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 32 km 14.0 mi 2
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 19 km 6.6 mi 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 68 km 48.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 acres, 1999).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 67 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 68 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 68 km
2006 HSB 003 674 67 km
2004 HSB 009 608 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Abingdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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