Burnham, IL has a humid continental climate with hot and muggy summers and cold and snowy winters. The average temperature ranges from the mid-20s in winter to mid-80s during the summer months. Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with slightly more during spring and summer. The area receives an average of 36 inches of snow annually, making it well suited for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. During the summer months, days are usually sunny with occasional thunderstorms.
Burnham, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Burnham averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Burnham. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Burnham 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year