Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beaverville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 674 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average
50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-4°C)
July Average
74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
674 ft (205 m)
Area
0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density
1,146/sq mi
Coordinates
40.9537°N, 87.6540°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Newton County County
Nearest Airport
Joliet Regional (JOT) 47 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall17.1"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.17"
Driest Month (Feb)1.54"
Air Quality
AQI Median
43.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
11.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability
25.3 / 100
Community Resilience
52.7 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Very Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Very Low
Lightning
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Low
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
9 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
119 km
10 km
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
129 km
6 km
Feb 10, 2010
2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois
M3.8
133 km
10 km
Nov 4, 2013
1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois
M3.2
95 km
1 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
111 km
10 km
Jul 15, 2024
2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois
M3.1
117 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2015
3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois
M2.9
150 km
6 km
Jun 10, 2013
4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois
M2.6
136 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
73 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
651 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 100 fatalities, 1,737 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990
EF5
100 km
16.4 mi
29
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
79 km
14.0 mi
3
Jun 29, 1979
EF4
79 km
5.4 mi
0
Jun 13, 1976
EF4
85 km
3.3 mi
2
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
77 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
67 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
81 km
15.0 mi
33
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
98 km
21.8 mi
0
Apr 17, 1963
EF4
45 km
57.3 mi
1
Jun 20, 2021
EF3
99 km
17.6 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF3
73 km
16.3 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
97 km
37.9 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
91 km
29.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
15 km
7.8 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
92 km
8.6 mi
0
Apr 19, 1996
EF3
96 km
2.0 mi
1
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
79 km
15.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
87 km
9.0 mi
1
Apr 2, 1982
EF3
29 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
82 km
27.4 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
105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 acres, 2019).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2019
UNNAMED
1,741
64 km
2019
UNNAMED
1,664
60 km
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
8 km
2021
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3
978
56 km
2024
NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX
938
58 km
1986
OGDEN DUNS
863
81 km
2021
UNNAMED
738
59 km
2021
MIDDLE GRANT CREEK
700
62 km
2019
UNNAMED
698
58 km
2021
21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST
594
82 km
2017
UNNAMED
549
63 km
2017
17 INDU COWLES DUNES
522
90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-4°C)
1.6 in
Coldest
February
27°F (-3°C)
1.5 in
Driest
March
38°F (3°C)
3.0 in
April
49°F (10°C)
3.9 in
May
61°F (16°C)
4.1 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.2 in
Wettest
July
74°F (23°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.6 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.6 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.9 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.2 in
December
29°F (-2°C)
2.8 in
Beaverville has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.5").