Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 688 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
688 ft (210 m)
Area
9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density
2,461/sq mi
Coordinates
42.4599°N, 87.8511°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Kenosha County County
Nearest Airport
Kenosha Regional (ENW) 10 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall35.3"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug)4.02"
Driest Month (Feb)1.30"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
85.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
23.7 / 100
Community Resilience
97.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather
Relatively Low
Lightning
Relatively High
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very 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: M4.2.
Jun 28, 2004
12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois
M4.2
141 km
10 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
76 km
10 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
73 km
1 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
115 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
52 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
75 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
393 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 100 fatalities, 2,083 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990
EF5
96 km
16.4 mi
29
Apr 27, 1984
EF4
72 km
6.5 mi
1
Jun 13, 1976
EF4
89 km
3.3 mi
2
Sep 28, 1972
EF4
20 km
5.2 mi
0
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
49 km
8.8 mi
1
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
88 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
92 km
25.5 mi
24
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
51 km
9.1 mi
6
Jun 20, 2021
EF3
84 km
17.6 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
81 km
13.2 mi
0
Jan 7, 2008
EF3
41 km
10.8 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
100 km
15.0 mi
0
Jul 19, 1963
EF3
35 km
10.6 mi
0
Nov 22, 2010
EF2
93 km
18.1 mi
0
Jul 22, 2010
EF2
53 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 21, 2010
EF2
70 km
5.2 mi
0
May 18, 1997
EF2
17 km
6.0 mi
0
Apr 19, 1996
EF2
2 km
2.0 mi
0
Sep 28, 1986
EF2
85 km
9.0 mi
0
Jun 15, 1981
EF2
100 km
28.7 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
116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 acres, 2024).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2024
IBSP SOUTH F1 RX
690
7 km
2024
RX-HWY Y - SOUTH
553
92 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
25°F (-4°C)
1.3 in
Driest
March
35°F (2°C)
2.5 in
April
46°F (8°C)
3.6 in
May
56°F (14°C)
3.3 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.7 in
July
72°F (22°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
70°F (21°C)
4.0 in
Wettest
September
62°F (17°C)
3.7 in
October
51°F (11°C)
2.4 in
November
38°F (4°C)
2.5 in
December
26°F (-3°C)
2.2 in
Zion has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.3").
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