Schaumburg, IL is located in a humid continental climate zone with hot, humid summers and cold winters. On average, temperatures in the area range from around 20-25°F in the winter to highs of 80-85°F in the summer months. Precipitation falls throughout the year with a peak during late spring and early summer. Snowfall occurs mainly during December and January, but can sometimes occur as late as April or May. The area also experiences frequent thunderstorms during the summer months from June through September.
Schaumburg (zip 60173), Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Schaumburg (zip 60173) averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Schaumburg (zip 60173). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Schaumburg (zip 60173) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year