Weather & Climate in Low Moor, IA

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

Low Moor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°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 36.5 inches. The area receives 31.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 641 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	50.2°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	641 ft (195 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	489/sq mi
Coordinates	41.8029°N, 90.3550°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Clinton County County
Nearest Airport	Quad Cities International (MLI) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"

4% below US avg

Snowfall 31.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	64.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	34.6 / 100
Community Resilience	87.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 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	127 km	10 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	77 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	138 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 208 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015	EF4	88 km	30.1 mi	2
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	100 km	19.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1981	EF4	36 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	48 km	91.5 mi	1
Jun 1, 2007	EF3	91 km	15.8 mi	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	49 km	10.0 mi	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	73 km	22.0 mi	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	65 km	14.0 mi	0
Jul 13, 1992	EF3	77 km	5.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	23 km	15.5 mi	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	36 km	32.0 mi	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	87 km	16.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1979	EF3	69 km	5.7 mi	0
Aug 15, 1978	EF3	69 km	6.4 mi	0
Mar 4, 1976	EF3	94 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	21 km	10.6 mi	1
Jun 14, 1974	EF3	54 km	48.6 mi	0
May 13, 1974	EF3	29 km	3.6 mi	0
Sep 9, 1970	EF3	82 km	4.7 mi	0
Apr 16, 1967	EF3	87 km	27.8 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 acres, 1999).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1999	UNIT 3	1,206	98 km
2002	HSB 03 2	1,130	99 km
2000	DESTRUST A	756	98 km
2006	HSB 003	674	99 km
2004	HSB 009	608	98 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in
April	50°F (10°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	4.0 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.4 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in

Low Moor has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.2").

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