About Murphysboro, IL

With a population of around 7,800, Murphysboro sits in Illinois, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.

Across a typical year Murphysboro sees about 44 inches of precipitation, with April the wettest month and February the driest. Temperatures range from January lows near 25°F up to July highs around 88°F, averaging 56°F annually — characteristic of a humid continental climate.