Weather & Climate in Boody, IL

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

Boody 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 688 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.0°F
	2% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	688 ft (210 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	365/sq mi
Coordinates	39.7644°N, 89.0467°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Christian County County
Nearest Airport	Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"

6% above US avg

Snowfall 13.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.33"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.1 / 100
Community Resilience	85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	150 km	0 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	102 km	0 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	76 km	10 km
Jan 29, 1993	7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois	M3.2	81 km	5 km
Jul 1, 2017	9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois	M3.1	103 km	17 km
Dec 16, 1996	3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana	M3.1	144 km	5 km
Sep 5, 2004	3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois	M2.9	99 km	33 km
Apr 24, 1990	5 km SW of Newton, Illinois	M2.9	116 km	18 km
Mar 28, 2024	1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois	M2.8	139 km	24 km
Sep 14, 2011	8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois	M2.7	148 km	28 km

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

Tornado History

770 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 655 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 5, 1977	EF4	57 km	7.3 mi	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	21 km	63.7 mi	0
Jun 14, 1957	EF4	56 km	4.3 mi	2
Dec 1, 2018	EF3	49 km	12.5 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	92 km	29.8 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	62 km	18.7 mi	0
Apr 19, 2011	EF3	76 km	4.3 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	74 km	3.6 mi	0
Aug 19, 2009	EF3	49 km	24.3 mi	0
May 10, 2003	EF3	95 km	17.5 mi	0
Jun 1, 1999	EF3	73 km	10.0 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	13 km	14.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	67 km	9.4 mi	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	76 km	4.0 mi	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	60 km	50.0 mi	0
Jul 26, 1978	EF3	63 km	8.9 mi	0
Aug 21, 1977	EF3	50 km	26.9 mi	6
Aug 6, 1977	EF3	60 km	4.1 mi	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF3	66 km	8.8 mi	0
Aug 10, 1974	EF3	78 km	0.1 mi	0

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.9 in
March	42°F (5°C)	3.3 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
July	76°F (24°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.6 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.3 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Boody has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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