Weather & Climate in Woodlawn, IL

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

Woodlawn 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 493 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	493 ft (150 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density	760/sq mi
Coordinates	38.3283°N, 89.0345°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Washington County County
Nearest Airport	St Louis Regional (ALN) 67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (May) 4.45"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	42.1 / 100
Community Resilience	98.5 / 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 Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

91 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	101 km	14 km
Sep 26, 1990	4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri	M4.8	140 km	1 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	103 km	15 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	118 km	16 km
Feb 5, 1994	2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois	M4.2	108 km	16 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	102 km	18 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	129 km	5 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	132 km	0 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	99 km	12 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	102 km	13 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	100 km	19 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	77 km	7 km
May 1, 2016	5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois	M3.5	124 km	16 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	105 km	16 km
Mar 2, 1990	9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois	M3.4	59 km	0 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	61 km	26 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	103 km	14 km
Aug 27, 1993	5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri	M3.3	125 km	22 km
May 13, 2025	7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois	M3.3	130 km	10 km
Apr 6, 1994	2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois	M3.2	25 km	15 km

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

Tornado History

535 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 960 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957	EF5	33 km	5.4 mi	1
Nov 17, 2013	EF4	38 km	10.6 mi	2
Feb 29, 2012	EF4	78 km	26.1 mi	8
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	56 km	23.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	96 km	12.5 mi	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	50 km	106.0 mi	1
May 29, 1982	EF4	59 km	17.0 mi	10
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	80 km	28.3 mi	11
Dec 18, 1957	EF4	7 km	16.8 mi	1
May 26, 2024	EF3	83 km	4.9 mi	0
Feb 28, 2017	EF3	83 km	44.1 mi	1
Apr 21, 2002	EF3	27 km	31.5 mi	1
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	99 km	11.5 mi	0
Apr 19, 1996	EF3	32 km	17.0 mi	0
Nov 19, 1991	EF3	67 km	1.5 mi	0
Nov 15, 1988	EF3	90 km	9.0 mi	0
Dec 2, 1982	EF3	62 km	10.5 mi	2
May 29, 1982	EF3	65 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 28, 1976	EF3	79 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 18, 1975	EF3	85 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	73 km
2022	DENNISON HOLLOW RX	1,573	92 km
2021	UNNAMED	1,510	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	1,493	91 km
2015	UNNAMED	1,447	93 km
2024	RED SHALE RX	1,259	74 km
2019	KINKAID RX	1,215	68 km
2022	KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX	1,115	68 km
2021	STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX	1,011	68 km
2024	CAVE HILL RX	999	91 km
2017	UNNAMED	994	93 km
2021	MILL CREEK RX	898	83 km
2024	HAMPTON NORTH RX	807	70 km
2018	UNNAMED	729	69 km
2024	HERRIN FLATS RX	713	71 km
2020	UNNAMED	687	69 km
2013	UNNAMED	651	93 km
2021	UNNAMED	629	97 km
2024	HAMPTON RX	628	71 km
2022	FINK SANDSTONE RX	601	95 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	34°F (1°C)	2.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	4.2 in
April	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	74°F (23°C)	3.8 in
July	77°F (25°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in
September	69°F (21°C)	3.2 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.1 in
November	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in
December	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in

Woodlawn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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