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Weather & Climate in Astoria, IL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Astoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 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 706 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 706 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2279°N, 90.3565°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Schuyler County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.6.
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri | M2.6 | 149 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
618 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 667 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF4 | 80 km | 46.4 mi | 3 |
| May 13, 1995 | EF4 | 90 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1995 | EF4 | 17 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1977 | EF4 | 94 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1976 | EF4 | 82 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1957 | EF4 | 77 km | 4.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | EF3 | 12 km | 19.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF3 | 98 km | 4.3 mi | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | EF3 | 50 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF3 | 74 km | 24.3 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2003 | EF3 | 63 km | 17.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 94 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 86 km | 9.4 mi | 0 |
| May 13, 1995 | EF3 | 42 km | 25.0 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1995 | EF3 | 66 km | 50.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1981 | EF3 | 23 km | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Jul 26, 1978 | EF3 | 68 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1977 | EF3 | 86 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1975 | EF3 | 36 km | 11.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1975 | EF3 | 41 km | 14.0 mi | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Astoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.5").