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Weather & Climate in Millbrook, IL

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

Millbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°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 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 625 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation625 ft (191 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates41.6071°N, 88.5454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKendall County County
Nearest AirportJoliet Regional (JOT)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 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 34 km 10 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 40 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 75 km 5 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 64 km 1 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 15 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 66 km 6 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 43 km 5 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 58 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

659 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 122 fatalities, 2,263 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 18 km 16.4 mi 29
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 68 km 30.1 mi 2
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 28 km 5.4 mi 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 46 km 3.3 mi 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 93 km 5.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 60 km 15.0 mi 33
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 65 km 8.8 mi 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 25.5 mi 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 70 km 9.1 mi 6
Apr 17, 1963 EF4 60 km 57.3 mi 1
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 33 km 17.6 mi 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 46 km 11.5 mi 2
Jun 22, 2015 EF3 36 km 16.3 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 59 km 8.6 mi 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 90 km 7.8 mi 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 90 km 13.2 mi 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 73 km 15.8 mi 8
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 37 km 15.0 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 19 km 9.0 mi 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 78 km 12.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 acres, 2019).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 45 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 51 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 48 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in

Millbrook has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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