Weather & Climate in Nora, IL

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

Nora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 35.7 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 1,007 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.9°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-7°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,007 ft (307 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	214/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4565°N, 89.9459°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Stephenson County County
Nearest Airport	Dubuque Regional (DBQ) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"

2% above US avg

Snowfall 35.7"

Wettest Month (Aug) 4.21"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	56.7 / 100
Community Resilience	68.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very 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	141 km	10 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	131 km	10 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	92 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	136 km	10 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	133 km	6 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	129 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

540 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 970 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984	EF5	57 km	36.0 mi	9
Apr 9, 2015	EF4	86 km	30.1 mi	2
Jul 3, 1983	EF4	59 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 29, 1981	EF4	86 km	5.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	88 km	25.5 mi	24
Aug 7, 2021	EF3	98 km	9.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	92 km	13.2 mi	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	67 km	18.6 mi	1
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	65 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	58 km	16.0 mi	0
Mar 13, 1990	EF3	99 km	15.5 mi	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	27 km	16.0 mi	0
Aug 5, 1979	EF3	57 km	5.7 mi	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	59 km	10.6 mi	1
Sep 9, 1970	EF3	60 km	4.7 mi	0
Aug 2, 1967	EF3	85 km	0.1 mi	2
Apr 16, 1967	EF3	7 km	27.8 mi	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	50 km	24.9 mi	0
Jan 24, 1967	EF3	46 km	7.4 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COLD SPRINGS (552 acres, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2009	COLD SPRINGS	552	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-7°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	22°F (-5°C)	1.2 in
March	34°F (1°C)	2.4 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.7 in
June	68°F (20°C)	4.2 in
July	72°F (22°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	4.2 in	Wettest
September	62°F (16°C)	4.0 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.7 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.8 in

Nora has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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