Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roselawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°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 39.9 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 678 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
678 ft (207 m)
Area
6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density
487/sq mi
Coordinates
41.1569°N, 87.2928°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
Jasper County County
Nearest Airport
Porter County Regional (VPZ) 25 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall39.9"
5% above US avg
Snowfall29.7"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.33"
Driest Month (Feb)1.54"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
32.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
17.0 / 100
Community Resilience
62.6 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 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
138 km
10 km
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
148 km
6 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
135 km
10 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
84 km
1 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
123 km
10 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
130 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
145 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
137 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
102 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
597 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,581 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
81 km
14.0 mi
3
Jun 29, 1979
EF4
88 km
5.4 mi
0
Jun 13, 1976
EF4
82 km
3.3 mi
2
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
80 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
74 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
73 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
100 km
21.8 mi
0
Apr 17, 1963
EF4
68 km
57.3 mi
1
Jun 20, 2021
EF3
100 km
17.6 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
100 km
13.7 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF3
93 km
16.3 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
98 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
40 km
7.8 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
95 km
20.3 mi
0
Oct 24, 2001
EF3
89 km
47.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
82 km
15.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
97 km
9.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
59 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
85 km
27.4 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
56 km
12.1 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
69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 acres, 2019).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2019
UNNAMED
1,741
77 km
2019
UNNAMED
1,664
73 km
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
30 km
2021
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3
978
66 km
2024
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX
938
67 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
51 km
2021
UNNAMED
738
68 km
2021
MIDDLE GRANT CREEK
700
76 km
2019
UNNAMED
698
67 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
51 km
2017
UNNAMED
549
76 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.5 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
2.9 in
April
49°F (10°C)
3.9 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.1 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
July
73°F (23°C)
4.0 in
Warmest
August
71°F (22°C)
3.6 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.5 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.9 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.1 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.7 in
Roselawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").