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Weather & Climate in Golden Gate, IL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golden Gate 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 403 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 | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3589°N, 88.2047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
73 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 | 30 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.7 | 31 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 56 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 1994 | 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois | M4.2 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.0 | 30 km | 18 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 1991 | 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois | M3.8 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.8 | 27 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.7 | 31 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 61 km | 7 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.6 | 29 km | 19 km |
| May 1, 2016 | 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois | M3.5 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | M3.4 | 33 km | 16 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 100 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois | M3.4 | 18 km | 26 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.3 | 32 km | 14 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois | M3.2 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 67 km | 1 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 91 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
498 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 782 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF5 | 96 km | 5.4 mi | 1 |
| Feb 29, 2012 | EF4 | 84 km | 26.1 mi | 8 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 26 km | 106.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 64 km | 13.0 mi | 6 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 33 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 66 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1989 | EF4 | 39 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 18, 1957 | EF4 | 77 km | 16.8 mi | 1 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | EF3 | 56 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 62 km | 40.9 mi | 6 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF3 | 26 km | 44.1 mi | 1 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 77 km | 14.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 28, 2009 | EF3 | 87 km | 12.4 mi | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2005 | EF3 | 70 km | 41.3 mi | 24 |
| Apr 21, 2002 | EF3 | 46 km | 31.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 53 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 19, 1991 | EF3 | 95 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1989 | EF3 | 52 km | 3.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1974 | EF3 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1974 | EF3 | 58 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 acres, 2021).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2021 | GAP VIEW RX | 1,575 | 94 km |
| 2022 | DENNISON HOLLOW RX | 1,573 | 81 km |
| 2022 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 1,502 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,493 | 78 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,447 | 82 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,299 | 97 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 1,216 | 97 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 1,203 | 96 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,008 | 96 km |
| 2024 | CAVE HILL RX | 999 | 77 km |
| 2017 | UNNAMED | 994 | 82 km |
| 2021 | ONE HORSE GAP RX | 865 | 96 km |
| 2019 | HARRIS BRANCH RX | 716 | 90 km |
| 2010 | ONE HORSE GAP | 687 | 95 km |
| 2013 | UNNAMED | 651 | 98 km |
| 2021 | UNNAMED | 629 | 89 km |
| 2022 | HARTS CREEK RX | 599 | 91 km |
| 2024 | GIBBONS CREEK RX | 579 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Golden Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.5").