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Weather & Climate in Goodfield, IL

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

Goodfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 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 37.5 inches. The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 746 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density587/sq mi
Coordinates40.6306°N, 89.2581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoodford County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 22.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 97 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 122 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 122 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 81 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

743 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 712 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 26 km 46.4 mi 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 20 km 9.6 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 93 km 7.0 mi 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 42 km 7.3 mi 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 46 km 4.9 mi 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 96 km 19.9 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 81 km 11.5 mi 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 33 km 17.8 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 88 km 3.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 69 km 8.6 mi 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 79 km 24.3 mi 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 69 km 15.8 mi 8
May 10, 2003 EF3 40 km 17.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 14.5 mi 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 35 km 9.4 mi 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 61 km 25.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 93 km 50.0 mi 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 87 km 22.0 mi 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 69 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 91 km 11.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

Goodfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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