Weather & Climate in Broughton, IL

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

Broughton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°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 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 382 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	382 ft (116 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density	113/sq mi
Coordinates	37.9339°N, 88.4624°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Saline County County
Nearest Airport	Evansville Regional (EVV) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 13.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	84.7 / 100
Community Resilience	61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

122 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	77 km	14 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	134 km	1 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	78 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	62 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	90 km	16 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	126 km	3 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	77 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	73 km	5 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	145 km	8 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	73 km	12 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	126 km	0 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	150 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	77 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	11 km	7 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	76 km	19 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	122 km	19 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	131 km	8 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	93 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	135 km	4 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	59 km	26 km

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

Tornado History

508 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,273 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	71 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	31 km	26.1 mi	8
May 6, 2003	EF4	89 km	33.0 mi	2
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	71 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	35 km	106.0 mi	1
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	85 km	19.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	61 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	93 km	28.3 mi	11
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	66 km	16.8 mi	1
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	52 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	63 km	4.9 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	98 km	34.1 mi	1
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	38 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	53 km	14.1 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	100 km	42.5 mi	3
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	67 km	12.4 mi	0
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	87 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	68 km	11.2 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	61 km	41.3 mi	24
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	80 km	22.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 acres, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	2,286	58 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	61 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	97 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	97 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	44 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	31 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	50 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	47 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	29 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	33 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	56 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	47 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	62 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	47 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	87 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	47 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	87 km
2024	PINE HOLLOW RX	1,038	62 km
2021	ROCKY BRANCH RX	1,033	62 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.9 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Broughton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.9").

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