Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tustin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 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 34.9 inches. The area receives 45.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 756 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average
17°F (-9°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
270 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
756 ft (230 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density
102/sq mi
Coordinates
44.1698°N, 88.8961°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Winnebago County County
Nearest Airport
Wittman Regional (OSH) 19 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall45.9"
Wettest Month (Aug)3.86"
Driest Month (Feb)1.02"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability
20.8 / 100
Community Resilience
97.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.5.
Jan 7, 2024
3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin
M2.5
149 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
472 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 380 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996
EF5
57 km
13.3 mi
0
Jul 5, 1994
EF4
87 km
3.5 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF4
15 km
27.5 mi
1
Apr 4, 1981
EF4
99 km
1.8 mi
3
Apr 21, 1974
EF4
47 km
26.0 mi
0
Apr 3, 1956
EF4
27 km
11.5 mi
7
Sep 26, 1951
EF4
37 km
26.4 mi
6
Sep 26, 1951
EF4
83 km
9.0 mi
1
Jun 7, 2007
EF3
94 km
40.0 mi
0
Jun 23, 2004
EF3
51 km
33.3 mi
0
Jun 23, 2004
EF3
56 km
7.6 mi
1
Aug 27, 1994
EF3
82 km
10.5 mi
2
Aug 29, 1992
EF3
51 km
28.0 mi
1
Jun 8, 1984
EF3
84 km
29.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
40 km
32.0 mi
0
Apr 7, 1980
EF3
77 km
1.2 mi
0
Jun 5, 1977
EF3
41 km
69.5 mi
0
Apr 21, 1974
EF3
75 km
58.6 mi
2
Apr 21, 1974
EF3
70 km
22.2 mi
0
Dec 1, 1970
EF3
27 km
13.1 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
COTTONVILLE INCIDENT
3,466
68 km
2024
2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX
2,717
95 km
2023
2023 RX
1,992
95 km
2006
UNNAMED
1,524
75 km
2010
RX BURN
1,236
75 km
2021
2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX
987
96 km
1994
SOMMERS
938
70 km
2007
UNNAMED
875
100 km
1988
PEACHY RD
812
73 km
2006
UNNAMED
612
67 km
2007
TOWER RD 2
592
73 km
2007
UNNAMED
539
99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
17°F (-9°C)
1.2 in
Coldest
February
20°F (-7°C)
1.0 in
Driest
March
31°F (-0°C)
2.1 in
April
45°F (7°C)
2.8 in
May
57°F (14°C)
3.5 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.6 in
July
70°F (21°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
September
60°F (15°C)
3.7 in
October
48°F (9°C)
2.4 in
November
34°F (1°C)
2.2 in
December
21°F (-6°C)
1.5 in
Tustin has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.0").