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Weather & Climate in Aroma Park, IL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aroma Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°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 41.7 inches. The area receives 20.7 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 618 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0818°N, 87.8044°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kankakee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.8 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 10, 2010 | 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois | M3.2 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois | M3.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois | M2.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois | M2.6 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois | M2.6 | 58 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
652 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,887 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF5 | 81 km | 16.4 mi | 29 |
| Apr 26, 1994 | EF4 | 98 km | 14.0 mi | 3 |
| Jun 29, 1979 | EF4 | 60 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1976 | EF4 | 67 km | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 96 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF4 | 86 km | 108.7 mi | 18 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 65 km | 15.0 mi | 33 |
| Apr 17, 1963 | EF4 | 27 km | 57.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2021 | EF3 | 81 km | 17.6 mi | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | 100 km | 11.5 mi | 2 |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF3 | 55 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 99 km | 29.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF3 | 78 km | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF3 | 5 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 61 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF3 | 68 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 15 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 13 km | 38.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 76 km | 22.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 99 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 acres, 2019).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,741 | 45 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,664 | 41 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,602 | 22 km |
| 2021 | NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 | 978 | 37 km |
| 2024 | NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX | 938 | 39 km |
| 1986 | OGDEN DUNS | 863 | 76 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 738 | 40 km |
| 2021 | MIDDLE GRANT CREEK | 700 | 43 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 698 | 39 km |
| 2021 | 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST | 594 | 77 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 549 | 44 km |
| 2017 | 17 INDU COWLES DUNES | 522 | 86 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Aroma Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").