Northfield, IL has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers are typically hot and humid with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s in June to the low-90s in July and August. Winter temperatures can range from the mid-teens to below zero. The city experiences an average of 33 inches of rainfall each year and almost 50 inches of snowfall during winter months. During the spring and fall seasons, temperatures tend to be mild, but can vary depending on weather patterns. Northfield experiences all four seasons which make it a great place to live for those who enjoy the changing of the seasons.
Northfield, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Northfield averages 36 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 Northfield. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Northfield 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