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Weather & Climate in O'Fallon, IL

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

O'Fallon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°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 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density2,033/sq mi
Coordinates38.6000°N, 89.9154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 104 km 21 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 70 km 0 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 137 km 26 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 73 km 22 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 87 km 1 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 91 km 5 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 130 km 0 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 125 km 10 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 79 km 15 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 66 km 17 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 117 km 1 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 116 km 10 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 147 km 6 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 98 km 5 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 81 km 6 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 94 km 33 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 81 km 4 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 132 km 4 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 51 km 8 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 33 km 24 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

616 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 82 km 5.4 mi 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 98 km 53.5 mi 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 45 km 10.6 mi 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 52 km 21.3 mi 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 23 km 11.9 mi 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 56 km 25.0 mi 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 60 km 23.9 mi 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 81 km 16.8 mi 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 89 km 77.6 mi 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 86 km 24.8 mi 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 21 km 4.2 mi 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 30 km 10.6 mi 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 73 km 31.7 mi 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 94 km 4.3 mi 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 50 km 6.7 mi 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 87 km 53.5 mi 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 65 km 5.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 83 km 10.0 mi 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 11.5 mi 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 72 km 1.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KINKAID RX (1,215 acres, 2019).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 97 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 97 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 95 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 95 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in

O'Fallon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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