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Weather & Climate in Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lakes of the Four Seasons experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°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 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 756 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4037°N, 87.2214°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Porter County Regional (VPZ) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2010 | 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois | M3.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois | M3.2 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Dec 17, 1990 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois | M3.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana | M3.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois | M2.9 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois | M2.6 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois | M2.6 | 113 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
577 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 153 fatalities, 2,163 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 28, 1990 | EF5 | 99 km | 16.4 mi | 29 |
| Jun 29, 1979 | EF4 | 85 km | 5.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 1976 | EF4 | 71 km | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 59 km | 15.0 mi | 33 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 97 km | 21.2 mi | 31 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 87 km | 37.0 mi | 36 |
| Apr 17, 1963 | EF4 | 78 km | 57.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2021 | EF3 | 89 km | 17.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2015 | EF3 | 98 km | 16.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2010 | EF3 | 58 km | 7.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | 89 km | 20.3 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2001 | EF3 | 70 km | 47.0 mi | 1 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 76 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF3 | 94 km | 9.0 mi | 1 |
| Apr 2, 1982 | EF3 | 75 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 60 km | 38.5 mi | 1 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 39 km | 12.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 97 km | 22.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 12, 1976 | EF3 | 50 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1974 | EF3 | 22 km | 4.5 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 | 43 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 | 79 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 1,664 | 74 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,602 | 55 km |
| 2021 | NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 | 978 | 68 km |
| 2024 | NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX | 938 | 68 km |
| 1986 | OGDEN DUNS | 863 | 23 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 738 | 69 km |
| 2021 | MIDDLE GRANT CREEK | 700 | 78 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 698 | 68 km |
| 2021 | 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST | 594 | 23 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 549 | 78 km |
| 2017 | 17 INDU COWLES DUNES | 522 | 29 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Lakes of the Four Seasons has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").