Weather & Climate in Keenes, IL

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

Keenes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°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 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 450 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.5°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	450 ft (137 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density	485/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3386°N, 88.6419°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wayne County County
Nearest Airport	Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 10.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.0 / 100
Community Resilience	53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

81 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	67 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	69 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	86 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	118 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	68 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	97 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	65 km	12 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	103 km	0 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	68 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	59 km	7 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	66 km	19 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	129 km	16 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	71 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	73 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	28 km	26 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	69 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	117 km	10 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	54 km	15 km
Dec 27, 1992	2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri	M3.2	126 km	10 km
Jan 29, 1993	7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois	M3.2	84 km	5 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: 69 fatalities, 932 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	60 km	5.4 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	71 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	72 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	18 km	106.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	30 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	75 km	12.5 mi	0
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	77 km	19.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	74 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	39 km	16.8 mi	1
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	81 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	91 km	4.9 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	81 km	40.9 mi	6
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	51 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	94 km	14.1 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	94 km	41.3 mi	24
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	8 km	31.5 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	23 km	17.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1991	EF3	72 km	1.5 mi	0
Apr 3, 1989	EF3	89 km	3.1 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	94 km	10.5 mi	2

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	83 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	91 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	79 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	93 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	94 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	76 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	80 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	94 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	84 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	94 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	91 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	93 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	91 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	95 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,008	93 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	76 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	80 km
2021	MILL CREEK RX	898	98 km
2021	ONE HORSE GAP RX	865	93 km
2024	HAMPTON NORTH RX	807	81 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.3 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (20°C)	3.0 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in
December	34°F (1°C)	3.6 in

Keenes has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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