Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hebron experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 694 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
282 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
694 ft (212 m)
Area
2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density
1,856/sq mi
Coordinates
41.3251°N, 87.2019°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Lake County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Jun)4.33"
Driest Month (Feb)1.50"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively High
Risk Score
95.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
48.7 / 100
Community Resilience
73.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Very High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flood
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Very High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
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
142 km
10 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
129 km
10 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
74 km
1 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
140 km
10 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
131 km
10 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
145 km
5 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
136 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
131 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
112 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
591 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 144 fatalities, 2,134 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
96 km
14.0 mi
3
Jun 29, 1979
EF4
88 km
5.4 mi
0
Jun 13, 1976
EF4
77 km
3.3 mi
2
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
97 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
92 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
65 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
88 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
97 km
21.2 mi
31
Apr 17, 1963
EF4
77 km
57.3 mi
1
Jun 20, 2021
EF3
95 km
17.6 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
98 km
13.7 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF3
99 km
16.3 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
55 km
7.8 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
86 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
72 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
80 km
15.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
97 km
9.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
72 km
12.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
46 km
12.1 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
55 km
38.5 mi
1
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
49 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
81 km
2019
UNNAMED
1,664
76 km
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
49 km
2021
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3
978
69 km
2024
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX
938
70 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
32 km
2021
UNNAMED
738
71 km
2021
MIDDLE GRANT CREEK
700
80 km
2019
UNNAMED
698
70 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
32 km
2017
UNNAMED
549
80 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.5 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
2.8 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.9 in
May
60°F (16°C)
4.0 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
July
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
64°F (18°C)
3.7 in
October
53°F (11°C)
2.9 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.2 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.7 in
Hebron has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").