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Weather & Climate in Toluca, IL

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

Toluca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°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 38.4 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Coordinates41.0044°N, 89.1339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportIllinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 24.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.7 / 100
Community Resilience92.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 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 54 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 120 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 84 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 141 km 1 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 80 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 146 km 6 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 121 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 54 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

700 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,030 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 100 km 16.4 mi 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 95 km 30.1 mi 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 56 km 46.4 mi 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 28 km 9.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 95 km 5.4 mi 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 85 km 7.3 mi 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 57 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 89 km 57.3 mi 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 22 km 17.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 39 km 11.5 mi 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 71 km 16.3 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 36 km 8.6 mi 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 30 km 15.8 mi 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 75 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 9.4 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 93 km 25.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 65 km 22.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 91 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 65 km 6.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 acres, 2019).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 95 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Toluca has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.5").

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