Weather & Climate in North Pekin, IL

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

North Pekin 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 461 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.7°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	461 ft (141 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	1,202/sq mi
Coordinates	40.6136°N, 89.6254°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Tazewell County County
Nearest Airport	General Downing - Peoria International (PIA) 5 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 Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	23.2 / 100
Community Resilience	94.5 / 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	112 km	10 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	124 km	5 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	138 km	10 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	108 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

732 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 734 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	5 km	46.4 mi	3
Jul 13, 2004	EF4	32 km	9.6 mi	0
May 13, 1995	EF4	63 km	7.0 mi	0
May 5, 1977	EF4	51 km	7.3 mi	0
Jun 29, 1976	EF4	23 km	4.9 mi	0
Jun 14, 1957	EF4	96 km	4.3 mi	2
Apr 4, 2023	EF3	67 km	19.9 mi	0
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	40 km	17.8 mi	0
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	97 km	11.5 mi	2
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	73 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	93 km	8.6 mi	0
Aug 19, 2009	EF3	73 km	24.3 mi	0
Apr 20, 2004	EF3	77 km	15.8 mi	8
May 10, 2003	EF3	17 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	34 km	25.0 mi	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	82 km	50.0 mi	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	78 km	22.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1981	EF3	95 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

North Pekin 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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