Evanston, IL has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically range from highs in the upper 80s to low 90s with occasional heat waves. Winters are cold and snowy, with average temperatures in the mid-teens to low 20s. Evanston receives an average of 33 inches of precipitation each year, mostly in the form of rain during spring and summer months. Snowfall averages around 25 inches annually during winter months.
Evanston, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Evanston averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Evanston. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Evanston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year