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Weather & Climate in Teutopolis, IL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Teutopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°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 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 602 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 602 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1320°N, 88.4796°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Effingham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| 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
53 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 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.7 | 92 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana | M4.6 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M4.0 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Dec 7, 2000 | 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana | M3.9 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Illinois-Indiana border region | M3.8 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Nov 11, 1991 | 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois | M3.8 | 71 km | 0 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.8 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.7 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | M3.6 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.6 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois | M3.4 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois | M3.4 | 67 km | 0 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois | M3.4 | 75 km | 26 km |
| May 1, 2008 | 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois | M3.3 | 93 km | 14 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois | M3.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois | M3.2 | 97 km | 1 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois | M3.2 | 49 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois | M3.2 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Apr 6, 1994 | 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois | M3.2 | 126 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
516 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 521 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 98 km | 106.0 mi | 1 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 63 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1990 | EF4 | 27 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 1989 | EF4 | 95 km | 19.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 20, 1976 | EF4 | 79 km | 63.7 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | 44 km | 40.9 mi | 6 |
| Dec 1, 2018 | EF3 | 85 km | 12.5 mi | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF3 | 80 km | 18.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2002 | EF3 | 90 km | 31.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 19, 1996 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 21, 1977 | EF3 | 36 km | 26.9 mi | 6 |
| Aug 10, 1974 | EF3 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1974 | EF3 | 53 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 86 km | 20.9 mi | 1 |
| Apr 3, 1974 | EF3 | 98 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1974 | EF3 | 79 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 29, 1963 | EF3 | 88 km | 23.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1963 | EF3 | 76 km | 38.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1963 | EF3 | 94 km | 31.8 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in |
Teutopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.2").