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Weather & Climate in Shopiere, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shopiere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 853 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 641/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5722°N, 88.9362°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Boone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
7 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2010 | 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois | M3.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1999 | 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois | M3.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Nov 4, 2013 | 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois | M3.2 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois | M3.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2015 | 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois | M2.9 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Jun 10, 2013 | 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois | M2.6 | 74 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
578 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,392 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 7, 1984 | EF5 | 96 km | 36.0 mi | 9 |
| Apr 9, 2015 | EF4 | 85 km | 30.1 mi | 2 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF4 | 65 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Sep 28, 1972 | EF4 | 93 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 72 km | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF4 | 39 km | 25.5 mi | 24 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 60 km | 9.1 mi | 6 |
| Jun 16, 2014 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 50 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 22 km | 13.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2005 | EF3 | 56 km | 18.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 17, 1992 | EF3 | 59 km | 16.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1980 | EF3 | 64 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1979 | EF3 | 81 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1975 | EF3 | 77 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 2, 1967 | EF3 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Apr 16, 1967 | EF3 | 82 km | 27.8 mi | 0 |
| Jan 24, 1967 | EF3 | 36 km | 24.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1963 | EF3 | 56 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF2 | 97 km | 15.4 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: IBSP SOUTH F1 RX (690 acres, 2024).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2024 | IBSP SOUTH F1 RX | 690 | 94 km |
| 2024 | RX-HWY Y - SOUTH | 553 | 46 km |
| 2009 | COLD SPRINGS | 552 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in |
Shopiere has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").