Weather & Climate in Steeleville, IL

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

Steeleville 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 45.6 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 422 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	422 ft (129 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	1,139/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0084°N, 89.6624°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Randolph County County
Nearest Airport	Farmington Regional (FAM) 43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"

20% above US avg

Snowfall 10.6"

Wettest Month (May) 4.41"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	78.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	55.8 / 100
Community Resilience	80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

127 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	95 km	1 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	83 km	16 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	139 km	3 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	128 km	8 km
Jun 7, 2011	18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri	M3.9	109 km	21 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	138 km	8 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	134 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	111 km	7 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	134 km	8 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	107 km	16 km
Jun 15, 2004	3 km S of Canalou, Missouri	M3.5	143 km	5 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	134 km	4 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	134 km	13 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	103 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	125 km	26 km
Feb 6, 1993	6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri	M3.3	150 km	8 km
Aug 27, 1993	5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri	M3.3	68 km	22 km
May 16, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.3	135 km	9 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	43 km	15 km
Dec 27, 1992	2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri	M3.2	57 km	10 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: 78 fatalities, 1,096 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	37 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 28, 2017	EF4	44 km	53.5 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	49 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	96 km	26.1 mi	8
Sep 22, 2006	EF4	39 km	27.5 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	99 km	33.0 mi	2
May 29, 1982	EF4	52 km	17.0 mi	10
Apr 3, 1981	EF4	89 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 22, 1969	EF4	84 km	15.1 mi	4
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	59 km	16.8 mi	1
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	38 km	28.3 mi	11
May 26, 2024	EF3	74 km	4.9 mi	0
Dec 10, 2021	EF3	90 km	4.2 mi	6
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	82 km	18.8 mi	0
Oct 24, 2021	EF3	74 km	16.7 mi	0
May 31, 2013	EF3	98 km	10.6 mi	0
Dec 31, 2010	EF3	89 km	6.7 mi	1
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	60 km	5.1 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	36 km	53.5 mi	2
May 6, 2003	EF3	70 km	2.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 acres, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	73 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	73 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,552	94 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,483	94 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	92 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	63 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,257	81 km
2021	OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX	1,235	81 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	29 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	29 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	20 km
2022	BEAN RIDGE RX	955	87 km
2021	MILL CREEK RX	898	57 km
2024	HAMPTON NORTH RX	807	62 km
2005	UNNAMED	741	78 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	27 km
1995	UNNAMED	724	78 km
2024	HERRIN FLATS RX	713	65 km
2024	WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX	691	94 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.0 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.4 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.3 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
October	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	46°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in

Steeleville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.3").

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