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Berlin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
97 Population 109/sq mi density
$68,250 Median Income $35,212 per capita
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Berlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates39.7569°N, 89.9024°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 119 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 142 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 116 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 130 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 146 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 136 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 148 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 118 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

682 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 722 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 76 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 17 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 37 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 20 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 81 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 12 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 21 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.6").

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