Weather & Climate in Cobden, IL

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

Cobden 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 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 601 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	601 ft (183 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	872/sq mi
Coordinates	37.5333°N, 89.2544°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Union County County
Nearest Airport	Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"

29% above US avg

Snowfall 11.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	68.5 / 100
Community Resilience	56.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

284 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	53 km	1 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	142 km	16 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	118 km	11 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	19 km	16 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	76 km	3 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	75 km	8 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	149 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	83 km	8 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	71 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	81 km	7 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	73 km	8 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	75 km	4 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	98 km	5 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	43 km	16 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	123 km	10 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	150 km	7 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	70 km	13 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	147 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	130 km	26 km
Feb 6, 1993	6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri	M3.3	106 km	8 km

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

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,013 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	61 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 28, 2017	EF4	70 km	53.5 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	56 km	26.1 mi	8
Sep 22, 2006	EF4	53 km	27.5 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	35 km	33.0 mi	2
May 29, 1982	EF4	32 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	84 km	16.8 mi	1
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	27 km	28.3 mi	11
May 26, 2024	EF3	22 km	4.9 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	91 km	19.6 mi	0
May 10, 2016	EF3	97 km	19.0 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	71 km	14.3 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	59 km	42.5 mi	3
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	55 km	3.5 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	73 km	53.5 mi	2
May 6, 2003	EF3	41 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	51 km	22.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	19 km	19.3 mi	1
Apr 27, 2002	EF3	80 km	4.0 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	59 km	11.5 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	65 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	22 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	16 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	16 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	70 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	74 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	57 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	71 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	76 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	74 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	64 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	36 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	71 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	21 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,257	26 km
2021	OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX	1,235	26 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	71 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	35 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	70 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	35 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	36°F (2°C)	3.2 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in
July	78°F (26°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
November	47°F (8°C)	4.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	4.1 in

Cobden has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").

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