Weather & Climate in Phillipstown, IL

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

Phillipstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	489 ft (149 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	170/sq mi
Coordinates	38.1429°N, 88.0181°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	White County County
Nearest Airport	Evansville Regional (EVV) 28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.96"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	66.3 / 100
Community Resilience	78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

82 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	36 km	14 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	37 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	28 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	134 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	36 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	39 km	5 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	134 km	10 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	33 km	12 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	89 km	0 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	139 km	5 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	37 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	36 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	48 km	7 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	134 km	16 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	46 km	26 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	38 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	128 km	0 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	37 km	14 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	138 km	10 km
Jan 29, 1993	7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois	M3.2	132 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 878 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	75 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	62 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	92 km	12.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	41 km	106.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	59 km	13.0 mi	6
Jan 7, 1989	EF4	43 km	19.0 mi	0
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	94 km	16.8 mi	1
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	27 km	5.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2023	EF3	85 km	40.9 mi	6
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	9 km	44.1 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	50 km	14.1 mi	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	59 km	12.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	85 km	7.0 mi	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	98 km	12.0 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	80 km	11.2 mi	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	41 km	41.3 mi	24
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	86 km	22.0 mi	0
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	66 km	31.5 mi	1
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	87 km	7.0 mi	0
Jan 3, 2000	EF3	97 km	24.0 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	93 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	78 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	65 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	88 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	63 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	66 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	91 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	80 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	80 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	80 km
2024	PINE HOLLOW RX	1,038	99 km
2021	ROCKY BRANCH RX	1,033	96 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,008	80 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	62 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	66 km
2024	PLEASANT VALLEY RX	899	94 km
2021	ONE HORSE GAP RX	865	80 km
2024	COPPEROUS BRANCH RX	744	89 km
2019	HARRIS BRANCH RX	716	69 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	2.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	3.0 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.6 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
May	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
June	74°F (24°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.8 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
November	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
December	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in

Phillipstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.8").

View full profile of Phillipstown, IL →