Weather & Climate in McClure, IL

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

McClure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). 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 336 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	58.5°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	336 ft (102 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	160/sq mi
Coordinates	37.3126°N, 89.4316°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Alexander County County
Nearest Airport	Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 10.4"

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	44.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.8 / 100
Community Resilience	42.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

345 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	24 km	1 km
May 4, 1991	2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri	M4.5	89 km	11 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	22 km	16 km
Jun 2, 2005	12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M4.0	129 km	15 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	62 km	3 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	49 km	8 km
May 16, 2024	6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.8	124 km	8 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	59 km	8 km
Apr 24, 2019	12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee	M3.7	131 km	14 km
Jan 16, 2018	4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri	M3.6	130 km	9 km
Sep 22, 2011	6 km E of Grandin, Missouri	M3.6	129 km	11 km
Apr 2, 2015	1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri	M3.6	145 km	10 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	58 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	107 km	7 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	55 km	8 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	69 km	5 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	41 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	55 km	4 km
Sep 9, 2016	9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee	M3.4	96 km	10 km
Apr 28, 1993	8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee	M3.4	124 km	7 km

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

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,455 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	87 km	5.4 mi	1
Dec 10, 2021	EF4	96 km	168.5 mi	57
Feb 28, 2017	EF4	68 km	53.5 mi	1
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	81 km	26.1 mi	8
Sep 22, 2006	EF4	54 km	27.5 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	36 km	33.0 mi	2
May 29, 1982	EF4	60 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	43 km	28.3 mi	11
May 26, 2024	EF3	47 km	4.9 mi	0
May 26, 2024	EF3	62 km	19.6 mi	0
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	89 km	18.8 mi	0
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	97 km	16.7 mi	0
May 10, 2016	EF3	87 km	19.0 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	42 km	14.3 mi	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	55 km	42.5 mi	3
Feb 29, 2012	EF3	81 km	20.0 mi	1
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	57 km	3.5 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	76 km	53.5 mi	2
May 6, 2003	EF3	22 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	11 km	19.3 mi	1

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	80 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	51 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	13 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	13 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	89 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	97 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	75 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	90 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	98 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	96 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	80 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	13 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	90 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	50 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,257	6 km
2021	OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX	1,235	6 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	90 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	55 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	89 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	56 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.8 in
April	57°F (14°C)	4.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
November	47°F (9°C)	4.3 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.3 in

McClure has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").

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