Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gages Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. 82% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 767 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
767 ft (234 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density
3,593/sq mi
Coordinates
42.3516°N, 87.9824°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Lake County County
Nearest Airport
Kenosha Regional (ENW) 17 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.09"
Driest Month (Dec)1.87"
Air Quality
AQI Median
40.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
82.0%
Unhealthy Days
5
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
14.1 / 100
Community Resilience
78.1 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Very High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
8 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
125 km
10 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
60 km
10 km
Sep 2, 1999
8 km W of Amboy, Illinois
M3.5
139 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
63 km
1 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
99 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
36 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
59 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
147 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
465 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 2,131 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990
EF5
81 km
16.4 mi
29
Apr 27, 1984
EF4
77 km
6.5 mi
1
Jun 29, 1979
EF4
95 km
5.4 mi
0
Jun 13, 1976
EF4
76 km
3.3 mi
2
Sep 28, 1972
EF4
12 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
77 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
79 km
25.5 mi
24
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
33 km
8.8 mi
1
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
36 km
9.1 mi
6
Jun 20, 2021
EF3
70 km
17.6 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
36 km
10.8 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
70 km
13.2 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
86 km
15.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
94 km
9.0 mi
1
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
86 km
22.6 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
98 km
4.1 mi
0
Jul 19, 1963
EF3
34 km
10.6 mi
0
Jun 22, 2024
EF2
98 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 22, 2010
EF2
81 km
18.1 mi
0
Jul 22, 2010
EF2
60 km
1.0 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
116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 acres, 2024).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2024
IBSP SOUTH F1 RX
690
15 km
2024
RX-HWY Y - SOUTH
553
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
26°F (-3°C)
1.9 in
March
36°F (2°C)
2.4 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.7 in
May
56°F (13°C)
4.1 in
June
66°F (19°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
July
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
71°F (21°C)
3.4 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.3 in
October
52°F (11°C)
3.1 in
November
40°F (4°C)
2.4 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
1.9 in
Driest
Gages Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (1.9").