Weather & Climate in Valier, IL

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

Valier experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°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 42.2 inches. 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 440 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	55.1°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	440 ft (134 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	532/sq mi
Coordinates	38.0180°N, 89.0437°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Perry County County
Nearest Airport	Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	72.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.1 / 100
Community Resilience	82.2 / 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 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

133 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	112 km	14 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	109 km	1 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	114 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	113 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	73 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	113 km	18 km
Jun 6, 2003	1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky	M4.0	127 km	3 km
Feb 21, 2012	4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri	M3.9	132 km	8 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	123 km	5 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	109 km	12 km
Mar 2, 2010	2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri	M3.7	140 km	8 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	113 km	13 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	58 km	7 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	111 km	19 km
Jun 20, 2005	4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.6	122 km	19 km
Mar 15, 2017	9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.6	127 km	8 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	90 km	16 km
Jul 16, 2004	6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri	M3.5	129 km	4 km
Sep 26, 1994	4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky	M3.4	118 km	13 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	93 km	0 km

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

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,005 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	19 km	5.4 mi	1
Feb 28, 2017	EF4	91 km	53.5 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	57 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	50 km	26.1 mi	8
Sep 22, 2006	EF4	79 km	27.5 mi	0
May 6, 2003	EF4	83 km	33.0 mi	2
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	56 km	106.0 mi	1
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	79 km	23.0 mi	0
May 29, 1982	EF4	25 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	29 km	16.8 mi	1
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	52 km	28.3 mi	11
May 26, 2024	EF3	49 km	4.9 mi	0
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	82 km	44.1 mi	1
Sep 22, 2006	EF3	94 km	3.5 mi	0
Mar 11, 2006	EF3	87 km	53.5 mi	2
May 6, 2003	EF3	90 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	80 km	22.0 mi	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	76 km	19.3 mi	1
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	46 km	31.5 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	79 km	11.5 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	80 km
2021	RED SHALE UNIT RX	2,123	38 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,627	73 km
2019	ATWOOD RIDGE RX	1,622	73 km
2021	GAP VIEW RX	1,575	74 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	68 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	69 km
2022	ONE HORSE GAP RX	1,502	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	67 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	69 km
2021	BEATTY BRANCH RX	1,396	78 km
2020	UNNAMED	1,334	93 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,299	77 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	39 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,257	83 km
2021	OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX	1,235	83 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,216	77 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	42 km
2013	UNNAMED	1,203	76 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	42 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	35°F (2°C)	2.7 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.4 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°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)	4.1 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.5 in

Valier has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.5").

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