Weather & Climate in Lisle, IL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lisle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°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 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 671 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.2°F
	9% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	671 ft (205 m)
Area	7.0 sq mi (18.2 km²)
Population Density	3,393/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7921°N, 88.0877°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	DuPage County County
Nearest Airport	Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	71.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	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	77 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	39 km	10 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	112 km	5 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	22 km	1 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	54 km	10 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	50 km	6 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	41 km	5 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	86 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 2,230 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	25 km	16.4 mi	29
Apr 9, 2015	EF4	100 km	30.1 mi	2
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	33 km	5.4 mi	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	15 km	3.3 mi	2
Sep 28, 1972	EF4	57 km	5.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	25 km	15.0 mi	33
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	84 km	25.5 mi	24
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	43 km	8.8 mi	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	53 km	9.1 mi	6
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	68 km	57.3 mi	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	10 km	17.6 mi	0
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	89 km	11.5 mi	2
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	59 km	16.3 mi	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	86 km	7.8 mi	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	94 km	8.6 mi	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	90 km	13.2 mi	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	87 km	10.8 mi	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	24 km	15.0 mi	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	34 km	9.0 mi	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	83 km	12.0 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	101 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 acres, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	47 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	47 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	99 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	48 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	46 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	75 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	45 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	47 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	45 km
2024	IBSP SOUTH F1 RX	690	72 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	76 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	47 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	83 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	38°F (3°C)	2.6 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	53°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.4 in

Lisle has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").

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