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Alton, IL vs Paxton, IL

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Highlights

On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Paxton. Alton averages 200 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Paxton, Illinois gets 39.5 inches of rain, on average, per year. Alton, Illinois gets 41.7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Paxton averages 18.2 inches of snow per year. Alton averages 15.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Paxton, Illinois
Summer High: the July high is around 84.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16.1
Rain: averages 39.5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18.2 inches of snow a year

Alton, Illinois
Summer High: the July high is around 88.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22.7
Rain: averages 41.7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Paxton

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Paxton is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Illinois.

7.1 / 10
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Paxton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Alton

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Alton is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Illinois.

7.2 / 10
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Alton, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Alton, IL

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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

68°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms61° / 78°E 6 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear60° / 83°SE 6 mph
Wednesday NightPartly Cloudy68° / 89°SE 7 to 10 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy63° / 87°SW 6 to 13 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms61° / 83°W 6 to 12 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers60° / 80°W 5 to 8 mph
Sunday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms63° / 80°E 6 mph
Today's Weather - Paxton, IL

7 PM PST

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

67°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightScattered Showers And Thunderstorms62° / 77°ESE 5 mph
Tuesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy61° / 82°S 5 mph
Wednesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy64° / 90°SSE 5 to 10 mph
Thursday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear63° / 85°SW 10 to 15 mph
Friday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms58° / 80°WSW 10 to 15 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy55° / 78°WNW 5 to 15 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms53° / 78°NNE 5 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthAlton, ILPaxton, IL
January40° / 23°32° / 16°
February44° / 27°37° / 20°
March55° / 36°49° / 30°
April67° / 46°62° / 39°
May76° / 56°73° / 51°
June85° / 66°82° / 60°
July89° / 70°85° / 63°
August88° / 68°83° / 61°
September80° / 59°78° / 53°
October69° / 47°65° / 41°
November55° / 37°50° / 32°
December42° / 26°36° / 20°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Alton / Paxton
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 025 / 288 / 83 / 3
February0 / 019 / 248 / 73 / 3
March0 / 011 / 1910 / 91 / 1
April0 / 02 / 611 / 110 / 0
May1 / 10 / 011 / 110 / 0
June8 / 50 / 09 / 100 / 0
July14 / 60 / 08 / 90 / 0
August11 / 50 / 08 / 90 / 0
September4 / 20 / 07 / 70 / 0
October0 / 01 / 59 / 80 / 0
November0 / 09 / 169 / 90 / 1
December0 / 022 / 279 / 93 / 3
July is the hottest month for Alton with an average high temperature of 88.7°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Illinois. In Alton, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Alton are May, September and June.

July is the hottest month for Paxton with an average high temperature of 84.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Illinois. In Paxton, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Paxton are September, June and May.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Alton with an average of 22.7°. This is one of the warmest places in Illinois.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Paxton with an average of 16.1°. This is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

In Alton, there are 37.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Illinois.

In Paxton, there are 18.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

In Alton, there are 87.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Illinois.

In Paxton, there are 125.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

In Alton, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Illinois.

In Paxton, there are 7.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Illinois.

May is the wettest month in Alton with 5.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 29% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.7 inches in Alton means that it is wetter than most places in Illinois.


July is the wettest month in Paxton with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 39.5 inches in Paxton means that it is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

May is the rainiest month in Alton with 11.3 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 104.2 rainy days annually in Alton, which is less rainy than most places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Paxton with 10.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 105.2 rainy days annually in Paxton, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.5 inches in Alton means that it is less snowy than most places in Illinois.

An annual snowfall of 18.2 inches in Paxton means that it is about average compared to other places in Illinois.
January is the snowiest month in Alton with 4.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Paxton with 5.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Alton    2 Reviews
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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