Weather & Climate in Macedonia, IL

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

Macedonia 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 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 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 501 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.5°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	501 ft (153 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	100/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0543°N, 88.7033°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hamilton County County
Nearest Airport	Evansville Regional (EVV) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"

24% above US avg

Snowfall 13.3"

Wettest Month (May) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	30.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	15.8 / 100
Community Resilience	75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

120 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	84 km	14 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	128 km	1 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	86 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	83 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	87 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	85 km	18 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	133 km	3 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	94 km	5 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	146 km	8 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	128 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	81 km	12 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	85 km	13 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	129 km	19 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	83 km	19 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	136 km	8 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	139 km	4 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	97 km	16 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	87 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	98 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,157 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	48 km	5.4 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	77 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	40 km	26.1 mi	8
May 6, 2003	EF4	92 km	33.0 mi	2
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	61 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	30 km	106.0 mi	1
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	94 km	19.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	47 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	41 km	16.8 mi	1
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	79 km	28.3 mi	11
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	74 km	5.8 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	59 km	4.9 mi	0
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	52 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	78 km	14.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	92 km	12.4 mi	0
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	95 km	3.5 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	91 km	11.2 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	85 km	41.3 mi	24
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	94 km	19.3 mi	1
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	78 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	73 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	53 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	91 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	91 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	61 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	51 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	62 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	64 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	49 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	52 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	70 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	64 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	55 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	65 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	70 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	64 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	70 km
2024	PINE HOLLOW RX	1,038	74 km
2021	ROCKY BRANCH RX	1,033	76 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.8 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.0 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.2 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.6 in

Macedonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.7").

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