Weather & Climate in Pana, IL

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

Pana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 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 42.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 688 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.6°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	688 ft (210 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	1,367/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3946°N, 89.0908°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Christian County County
Nearest Airport	St Louis Regional (ALN) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 14.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.1 / 100
Community Resilience	85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 18, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M5.2	148 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	148 km	15 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	149 km	18 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	131 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	149 km	12 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	149 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	147 km	19 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	122 km	26 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	61 km	0 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	149 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	66 km	10 km
Jan 29, 1993	7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois	M3.2	41 km	5 km
Oct 24, 1990	5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois	M3.2	117 km	1 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	138 km	15 km
Jul 1, 2017	9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois	M3.1	62 km	17 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	146 km	5 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	148 km	18 km
Sep 9, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	148 km	12 km
Sep 5, 1995	3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois	M2.9	115 km	4 km
Apr 24, 1990	5 km SW of Newton, Illinois	M2.9	91 km	18 km

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

Tornado History

654 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 591 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	86 km	12.5 mi	0
May 5, 1977	EF4	96 km	7.3 mi	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	52 km	63.7 mi	0
Jun 14, 1957	EF4	66 km	4.3 mi	2
Dec 1, 2018	EF3	26 km	12.5 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	82 km	18.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 2011	EF3	63 km	4.3 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	93 km	3.6 mi	0
Aug 19, 2009	EF3	74 km	24.3 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	51 km	10.0 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	48 km	14.5 mi	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	77 km	50.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1978	EF3	74 km	8.9 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF3	38 km	26.9 mi	6
Aug 6, 1977	EF3	60 km	4.1 mi	0
Jul 28, 1976	EF3	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF3	50 km	8.8 mi	0
Aug 10, 1974	EF3	80 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 10, 1974	EF3	73 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	36 km	20.9 mi	1

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	31°F (-1°C)	2.1 in
March	42°F (5°C)	3.5 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.9 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.2 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	76°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.6 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	3.0 in

Pana has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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