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Weather & Climate in Verona, IL

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

Verona 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 39.0 inches. The area receives 25.0 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 631 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation631 ft (192 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,571/sq mi
Coordinates41.2157°N, 88.5049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrundy County County
Nearest AirportJoliet Regional (JOT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 25.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience99.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very 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 43 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 84 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 96 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 86 km 1 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 51 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 109 km 6 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 86 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 14 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

734 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,431 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 53 km 16.4 mi 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 96 km 30.1 mi 2
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 83 km 9.6 mi 0
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 41 km 5.4 mi 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 66 km 3.3 mi 2
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 76 km 15.0 mi 33
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 34 km 57.3 mi 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 64 km 17.6 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 79 km 17.8 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 39 km 11.5 mi 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 15 km 16.3 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 23 km 8.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 65 km 7.8 mi 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 65 km 15.8 mi 8
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 53 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 40 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 48 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 58 km 6.1 mi 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 72 km 38.5 mi 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 48 km 22.6 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 7 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 37 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 82 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 43 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 43 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 43 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 43 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Verona has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").

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