New Berlin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,366 Population 1,209/sq mi density
$68,125 Median Income $37,216 per capita
$153,600 Home Value $196,041 Zillow
$646 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,125 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,600 home value, $646/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Berlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,209/sq mi
Coordinates39.7261°N, 89.9144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.9%
Unhealthy Days1

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 M3.4 117 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 142 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 108 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 114 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 142 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 133 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 144 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 115 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

675 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 720 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 79 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 19 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 40 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 23 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 83 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 14 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

New Berlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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