Weather & Climate in Brookport, IL

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

Brookport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 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 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 340 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.3°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	340 ft (104 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	1,046/sq mi
Coordinates	37.1258°N, 88.6260°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McCracken County County
Nearest Airport	Barkley Regional (PAH) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	45.6 / 100
Community Resilience	81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	88 km	1 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	124 km	16 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	123 km	11 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	57 km	16 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	43 km	3 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	132 km	15 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	76 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	128 km	5 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	128 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	75 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	132 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	143 km	9 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	41 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	82 km	7 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	52 km	8 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	57 km	4 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	104 km	5 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	34 km	16 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	110 km	10 km
Nov 6, 2009	6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.4	135 km	9 km

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

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,649 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	85 km	168.5 mi	57
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	63 km	26.1 mi	8
Nov 15, 2005	EF4	98 km	15.0 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	39 km	33.0 mi	2
May 29, 1982	EF4	87 km	17.0 mi	10
Apr 3, 1968	EF4	62 km	50.6 mi	2
Mar 4, 1964	EF4	50 km	18.5 mi	3
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	99 km	28.3 mi	11
May 26, 2024	EF3	49 km	34.1 mi	1
May 26, 2024	EF3	61 km	4.9 mi	0
May 10, 2016	EF3	43 km	19.0 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	88 km	14.1 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	99 km	14.3 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	23 km	42.5 mi	3
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	93 km	12.4 mi	0
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	18 km	3.5 mi	0
Apr 2, 2006	EF3	92 km	29.7 mi	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	50 km	44.0 mi	1
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	61 km	11.2 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF3	97 km	2.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 acres, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2010	DEVILS BACKBONE RX	3,215	91 km
2010	FRANKLIN CREEK RX	2,828	60 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,286	33 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,282	60 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	73 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,837	78 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	70 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	70 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	48 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	61 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	42 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	46 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	64 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,493	70 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	60 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	35 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	65 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	46 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	73 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,257	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	34°F (1°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	38°F (4°C)	4.0 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
April	58°F (14°C)	4.8 in
May	67°F (19°C)	4.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
July	78°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.4 in
December	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in

Brookport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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