Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Juda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 870 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average
19°F (-7°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
870 ft (265 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density
1,469/sq mi
Coordinates
42.5900°N, 89.5092°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Green County County
Nearest Airport
Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 24 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall41.5"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.17"
Driest Month (Jan)1.14"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability
17.8 / 100
Community Resilience
81.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 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
135 km
10 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
108 km
10 km
Sep 2, 1999
8 km W of Amboy, Illinois
M3.5
97 km
5 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
124 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
104 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
106 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
553 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,006 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984
EF5
57 km
36.0 mi
9
Apr 9, 2015
EF4
84 km
30.1 mi
2
Jul 3, 1983
EF4
66 km
0.5 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
64 km
25.5 mi
24
Jun 16, 2014
EF3
46 km
1.0 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
60 km
13.2 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
97 km
10.8 mi
0
Aug 18, 2005
EF3
37 km
18.6 mi
1
Jun 17, 1992
EF3
32 km
16.0 mi
0
May 8, 1988
EF3
59 km
16.0 mi
0
Jun 8, 1984
EF3
98 km
29.0 mi
0
Jun 5, 1980
EF3
85 km
10.7 mi
0
Aug 5, 1979
EF3
64 km
5.7 mi
0
Jun 4, 1975
EF3
75 km
2.3 mi
0
Jun 20, 1974
EF3
92 km
10.6 mi
1
Sep 9, 1970
EF3
96 km
4.7 mi
0
Aug 2, 1967
EF3
60 km
0.1 mi
2
Apr 16, 1967
EF3
35 km
27.8 mi
0
Jan 24, 1967
EF3
12 km
24.9 mi
0
Jan 24, 1967
EF3
74 km
7.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 acres, 2018).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2018
2018 BADGER RX BURNS
659
89 km
2019
2019 BADGER RX BURNS
627
89 km
2024
RX-HWY Y - SOUTH
553
75 km
2009
COLD SPRINGS
552
14 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
19°F (-7°C)
1.1 in
Coldest, Driest
February
22°F (-6°C)
1.1 in
March
34°F (1°C)
2.3 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.2 in
May
58°F (14°C)
3.5 in
June
67°F (20°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
July
73°F (23°C)
3.9 in
Warmest
August
69°F (21°C)
4.1 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
October
50°F (10°C)
2.6 in
November
36°F (2°C)
2.3 in
December
23°F (-5°C)
1.8 in
Juda has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.1").