Weather & Climate in Carmi, IL

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

Carmi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 391 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	391 ft (119 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	1,884/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0862°N, 88.1721°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	White County County
Nearest Airport	Evansville Regional (EVV) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.84"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

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

92 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	48 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	49 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	38 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	120 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	48 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	49 km	5 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	147 km	10 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	44 km	12 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	100 km	0 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	48 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	47 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	35 km	7 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	149 km	19 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	121 km	16 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	142 km	13 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	50 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	122 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	45 km	26 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	49 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	142 km	10 km

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

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	94 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	61 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	96 km	12.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	60 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	74 km	13.0 mi	6
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	32 km	106.0 mi	1
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	56 km	19.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	90 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	82 km	16.8 mi	1
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	32 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	93 km	4.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	91 km	40.9 mi	6
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	8 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	48 km	14.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	59 km	12.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	95 km	7.0 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	45 km	41.3 mi	24
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	75 km	11.2 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	95 km	22.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	83 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	81 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	92 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	66 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	53 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	76 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	69 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	50 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	54 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	69 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	93 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	68 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	68 km
2024	PINE HOLLOW RX	1,038	87 km
2021	ROCKY BRANCH RX	1,033	85 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,008	68 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	49 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	54 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY RX	899	82 km
2021	ONE HORSE GAP RX	865	68 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.9 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	77°F (25°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Carmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.7").

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