Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brookston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°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 41.0 inches. The area receives 20.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 678 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average
24°F (-5°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
275 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
678 ft (207 m)
Area
0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density
2,580/sq mi
Coordinates
40.6009°N, 86.8664°W
Timezone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County
White County County
Nearest Airport
Vermilion Regional (DNV) 47 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall20.3"
Wettest Month (Jun)4.09"
Driest Month (Feb)1.65"
Air Quality
AQI Median
41.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Very Low
Risk Score
38.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability
34.5 / 100
Community Resilience
84.1 / 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
Very Low
Ice Storm
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.8.
Jun 17, 2021
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.8
93 km
6 km
Dec 20, 1990
5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana
M3.7
114 km
5 km
Apr 14, 2000
4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana
M3.6
94 km
5 km
Dec 17, 1990
Illinois-Indiana border region
M3.2
61 km
10 km
Dec 16, 1996
3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana
M3.1
131 km
5 km
Mar 15, 2025
6 km W of Dwight, Illinois
M2.6
148 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
589 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,730 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994
EF4
15 km
14.0 mi
3
Mar 20, 1976
EF4
18 km
16.7 mi
0
Apr 3, 1974
EF4
25 km
108.7 mi
18
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
65 km
45.7 mi
28
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
47 km
48.0 mi
25
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
30 km
21.8 mi
0
May 27, 2019
EF3
75 km
13.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2016
EF3
59 km
8.6 mi
0
Nov 17, 2013
EF3
29 km
37.9 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
58 km
7.5 mi
0
Jun 5, 2010
EF3
91 km
7.8 mi
0
Oct 18, 2007
EF3
97 km
20.3 mi
0
May 30, 2004
EF3
64 km
4.5 mi
0
Jun 11, 1998
EF3
71 km
18.5 mi
0
Nov 22, 1992
EF3
98 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 2, 1980
EF3
60 km
18.1 mi
1
Jun 25, 1978
EF3
21 km
27.4 mi
0
Jul 7, 1977
EF3
53 km
11.6 mi
0
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
83 km
38.5 mi
1
Mar 12, 1976
EF3
78 km
12.1 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
122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 acres, 2000).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2000
UNNAMED
1,602
73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
24°F (-5°C)
1.8 in
Coldest
February
28°F (-2°C)
1.7 in
Driest
March
39°F (4°C)
2.8 in
April
50°F (10°C)
3.7 in
May
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
June
70°F (21°C)
4.1 in
Wettest
July
72°F (22°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
72°F (22°C)
3.9 in
September
65°F (18°C)
3.1 in
October
53°F (12°C)
2.7 in
November
41°F (5°C)
3.0 in
December
30°F (-1°C)
2.8 in
Brookston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").
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