Weather & Climate in Burnt Prairie, IL

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

Burnt Prairie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°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 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	459 ft (140 m)
Area	0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	1,150/sq mi
Coordinates	38.2509°N, 88.2583°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	White County County
Nearest Airport	Evansville Regional (EVV) 42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"

21% above US avg

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.3 / 100
Community Resilience	78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

83 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	39 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	41 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	52 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	128 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	40 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	63 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	36 km	12 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	87 km	0 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	40 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	39 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	48 km	7 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	132 km	16 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	43 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	104 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	25 km	26 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	41 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	123 km	10 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	84 km	15 km
Dec 27, 1992	2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri	M3.2	145 km	10 km
Oct 24, 1990	5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois	M3.2	63 km	1 km

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

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 981 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	89 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	71 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	19 km	106.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	40 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	72 km	13.0 mi	6
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	78 km	12.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	49 km	19.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	91 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	72 km	16.8 mi	1
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	49 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	100 km	4.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	74 km	40.9 mi	6
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	18 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	67 km	14.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	79 km	12.4 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	63 km	41.3 mi	24
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	94 km	11.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	43 km	31.5 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	44 km	17.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1991	EF3	83 km	1.5 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	96 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	96 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	81 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	68 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	89 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	66 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	69 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	94 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	84 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	97 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	84 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	84 km
2021	ROCKY BRANCH RX	1,033	100 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,008	84 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	65 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	69 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY RX	899	97 km
2021	ONE HORSE GAP RX	865	84 km
2024	HAMPTON NORTH RX	807	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (1°C)	2.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.4 in
May	65°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Burnt Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.6").

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