Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Remington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 729 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Geography
Elevation
729 ft (222 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
415/sq mi
Coordinates
40.7694°N, 87.1297°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Benton County County
Nearest Airport
Vermilion Regional (DNV) 46 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall28.8"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.87"
Driest Month (Feb)1.78"
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
4.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability
28.3 / 100
Community Resilience
67.9 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very 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: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
105 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
138 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
117 km
5 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
129 km
1 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
78 km
10 km
Dec 16, 1996
3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana
M3.1
143 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
121 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
606 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,783 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
36 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
35 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
30 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
55 km
21.8 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
86 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
76 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 17, 1963
EF4
93 km
57.3 mi
1
May 27, 2019
EF3
88 km
13.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
87 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
53 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
81 km
7.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
62 km
7.8 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
100 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
84 km
4.5 mi
0
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
99 km
18.5 mi
0
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
78 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
77 km
18.1 mi
1
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
40 km
27.4 mi
0
Jul 7, 1977
EF3
81 km
11.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
54 km
38.5 mi
1
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
106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
44 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
94 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
94 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
2.3 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
1.8 in
Driest
March
38°F (4°C)
2.7 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.5 in
May
62°F (16°C)
4.0 in
June
71°F (22°C)
4.9 in
Wettest
July
74°F (23°C)
4.8 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.3 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
October
53°F (12°C)
3.0 in
November
40°F (5°C)
2.5 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
2.1 in
Remington has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.8").