Literberry, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cass County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
61 Population 75/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Literberry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation598 ft (182 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates39.8516°N, 90.1979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 135 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 149 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

620 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 623 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 58 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 44 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 67 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 56 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 36 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Literberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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