Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
North Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°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 41.9 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 731 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
731 ft (223 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density
1,784/sq mi
Coordinates
41.5324°N, 86.4281°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
St. Joseph County County
Nearest Airport
South Bend International (SBN) 13 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall36.6"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.21"
Driest Month (Feb)1.81"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
37.2 / 100
Community Resilience
90.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very 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.
May 2, 2015
5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan
M4.2
114 km
4 km
Jun 30, 2015
5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan
M3.3
133 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
120 km
1 km
Jan 26, 2012
5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana
M3.0
78 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
442 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,080 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
61 km
21.6 mi
5
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
20 km
37.0 mi
36
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
30 km
21.2 mi
31
May 27, 2019
EF3
66 km
13.7 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
34 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
93 km
4.5 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
10 km
47.0 mi
1
May 13, 1980
EF3
78 km
21.0 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
49 km
12.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
34 km
12.1 mi
0
Jun 20, 1974
EF3
87 km
4.5 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF3
81 km
36.2 mi
5
Oct 24, 1967
EF3
66 km
0.1 mi
0
Nov 26, 1965
EF3
20 km
1.0 mi
0
Nov 12, 1965
EF3
88 km
4.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
68 km
33.1 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF3
24 km
35.6 mi
10
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
17 km
36.5 mi
0
Apr 30, 1962
EF3
57 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 23, 1961
EF3
66 km
0.1 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
42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 acres, 1986).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
66 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
65 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
2.1 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
3.0 in
April
49°F (9°C)
3.8 in
May
60°F (16°C)
3.5 in
June
69°F (21°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
July
71°F (22°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.7 in
September
63°F (17°C)
3.7 in
October
52°F (11°C)
3.1 in
November
40°F (5°C)
3.3 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
3.1 in
North Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.8").
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