Central Illinois
Weather Forecast Office
| Rank | Speed | Direction | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 mph | Southwest | July 23, 1975 |
| 2 (tie) | 75 mph | West | September 9, 1991 |
| 2 (tie) | 75 mph | Northwest | July 5, 1953 |
| 4 | 73 mph | West | September 14, 1965 |
| 5 (tie) | 70 mph | Southwest | November 11, 2015 |
| 5 (tie) | 70 mph | Southwest | November 17, 2013 |
| 7 | 69 mph | North | April 26, 1989 |
| 8 | 68 mph | West | March 27, 1991 |
| 9 | 67 mph | West | July 2, 1992 |
| 10 (tie) | 66 mph | Northwest | June 24, 1981 |
| 10 (tie) | 66 mph | North | June 13, 1953 |
| Month | Speed | Direction | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54 mph | South | January 25, 1950 |
| February | 53 mph | Northwest | February 24, 1990 |
| March | 68 mph | West | March 27, 1991 |
| April | 69 mph | North | April 26, 1989 |
| May | 64 mph | Southwest | May 9, 2003 |
| June | 66 mph | Northwest North |
June 24, 1981 June 13, 1953 |
| July | 85 mph | Southwest | July 23, 1975 |
| August | 65 mph | West | August 13, 1956 |
| September | 75 mph | West | September 9, 1991 |
| October | 60 mph | Northwest | October 9, 1958 |
| November | 70 mph | Southwest Southwest |
November 11, 2015 November 17, 2013 |
| December | 61 mph | Northwest | December 4, 2024 |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Central Illinois
1362 State Route 10
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-7321 (forecast recording) or 217-732-3089
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