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Weather & Climate in Marquette Heights, IL

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

Marquette Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°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 37.6 inches. The area receives 26.2 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 629 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation629 ft (192 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density2,694/sq mi
Coordinates40.6184°N, 89.6047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTazewell County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 111 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 123 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 137 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 106 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

731 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 728 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 3 km 46.4 mi 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 31 km 9.6 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 65 km 7.0 mi 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 51 km 7.3 mi 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 24 km 4.9 mi 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 97 km 4.3 mi 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 69 km 19.9 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 96 km 11.5 mi 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 39 km 17.8 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 74 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 91 km 8.6 mi 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 74 km 24.3 mi 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 75 km 15.8 mi 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 18 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 40 km 9.4 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 14.5 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 35 km 25.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 78 km 22.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 83 km 50.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 97 km 8.8 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Marquette Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.6").

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