Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paddock Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 21°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 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 795 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average
21°F (-6°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
795 ft (242 m)
Area
3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density
979/sq mi
Coordinates
42.5705°N, 88.1068°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Walworth County County
Nearest Airport
Kenosha Regional (ENW) 9 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall37.5"
1% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul)4.02"
Driest Month (Feb)1.26"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
20.8 / 100
Community Resilience
80.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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
140 km
10 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
74 km
10 km
Sep 2, 1999
8 km W of Amboy, Illinois
M3.5
145 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
89 km
1 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
114 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
48 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
73 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
445 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 1,308 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 27, 1984
EF4
50 km
6.5 mi
1
Apr 4, 1981
EF4
96 km
1.8 mi
3
Sep 28, 1972
EF4
38 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
49 km
8.8 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
77 km
25.5 mi
24
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
45 km
9.1 mi
6
Aug 22, 1964
EF4
91 km
2.2 mi
0
Jun 20, 2021
EF3
92 km
17.6 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
63 km
13.2 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
18 km
10.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 1980
EF3
82 km
10.7 mi
0
Jul 19, 1963
EF3
12 km
10.6 mi
0
Jun 22, 2024
EF2
82 km
6.0 mi
0
Nov 22, 2010
EF2
76 km
18.1 mi
0
Jul 22, 2010
EF2
34 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 21, 2010
EF2
46 km
5.2 mi
0
Jun 25, 1998
EF2
90 km
2.5 mi
0
May 18, 1997
EF2
17 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 1996
EF2
26 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 28, 1986
EF2
61 km
9.0 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
140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 acres, 2024).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2024
IBSP SOUTH F1 RX
690
30 km
2024
RX-HWY Y - SOUTH
553
68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
21°F (-6°C)
1.6 in
Coldest
February
24°F (-5°C)
1.3 in
Driest
March
34°F (1°C)
2.4 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.6 in
May
57°F (14°C)
3.2 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.9 in
July
72°F (22°C)
4.0 in
Warmest, Wettest
August
69°F (21°C)
4.0 in
September
62°F (17°C)
3.8 in
October
51°F (10°C)
2.4 in
November
38°F (3°C)
2.6 in
December
25°F (-4°C)
2.1 in
Paddock Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.3").
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