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Why visit Brighton
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Brighton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brighton
Brighton is a village located mostly in Macoupin County and partially in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 2,221.
From the Wikipedia article Brighton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
History
Brighton is a small community that dates back to the early 19th century, when settlers began the transformation of the Illinois prairie into productive farmland. The village was named after Brighton, Massachusetts. A post office was opened in 1837, and the village was incorporated in 1869. Brighton is noted for its local heritage museum.
Brighton currently has two restaurants and one traffic signal.
From the History section of Brighton, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Brighton
8 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jerseyville 2 Sw (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jersey County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Regional Airport (ALN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Godfrey 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Alton 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Wood River 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Old Jamestown 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Spanish Lake 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Florissant 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Edwardsville 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Bellefontaine Neighbors 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Granite City 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Hazelwood 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rampage, Rams Mascot (13805470763), KAZ Vorpal from Brighton, IL, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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