Weather & Climate in Rockport, IL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rockport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 448 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 448 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5391°N, 91.0127°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.5 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Feb 8, 2004 | 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri | M2.9 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri | M2.8 | 121 km | 8 km |
| May 5, 2008 | 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.8 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Sep 5, 2015 | 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri | M2.7 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri | M2.6 | 73 km | 2 km |
| Jan 15, 1998 | 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri | M2.5 | 126 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
450 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 299 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 2013 | EF3 | 98 km | 31.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 81 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2006 | EF3 | 63 km | 44.5 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 2003 | EF3 | 63 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 8, 1999 | EF3 | 98 km | 7.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 15, 1988 | EF3 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1984 | EF3 | 66 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF3 | 69 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1981 | EF3 | 84 km | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 13, 1974 | EF3 | 91 km | 11.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 30, 1973 | EF3 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1970 | EF3 | 83 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 94 km | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Oct 14, 1966 | EF3 | 95 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 14, 1961 | EF3 | 32 km | 127.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 24, 1961 | EF3 | 21 km | 64.2 mi | 0 |
| Mar 25, 1954 | EF3 | 84 km | 21.6 mi | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | EF2 | 77 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2021 | EF2 | 65 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2015 | EF2 | 84 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Rockport has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.9").