Weather & Climate in Bluford, IL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bluford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 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 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 526 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	526 ft (160 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	358/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3261°N, 88.7348°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jefferson County County
Nearest Airport	Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 10.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	77.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	52.8 / 100
Community Resilience	79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 18, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M5.2	75 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	77 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	93 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	114 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	76 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	104 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	110 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	73 km	12 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	76 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	61 km	7 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	74 km	19 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	126 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	70 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	36 km	26 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	79 km	16 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	78 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	120 km	10 km
Jan 29, 1993	7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois	M3.2	83 km	5 km
Dec 27, 1992	2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri	M3.2	120 km	10 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	46 km	15 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 955 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	53 km	5.4 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	63 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	71 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	25 km	106.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	80 km	12.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	36 km	23.0 mi	0
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	85 km	19.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	68 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	31 km	16.8 mi	1
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	95 km	28.3 mi	11
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	88 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	87 km	4.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	87 km	40.9 mi	6
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	58 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	98 km	14.1 mi	0
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	3 km	31.5 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	20 km	17.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1991	EF3	68 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1989	EF3	97 km	3.1 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	87 km	10.5 mi	2

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	78 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	91 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	80 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	92 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	78 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	81 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	94 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	79 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	94 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	84 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	93 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	84 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	87 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,008	93 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	77 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	81 km
2021	MILL CREEK RX	898	92 km
2021	ONE HORSE GAP RX	865	93 km
2024	HAMPTON NORTH RX	807	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.7 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.1 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.5 in

Bluford has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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