Oak Park, IL is known for its temperate climate. The temperatures in the summer months tend to stay in the low 80s, and during the winter they rarely drop below zero. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year and snowfall can sometimes reach up to 25 inches. The summer months are known for their frequent thunderstorms, with some occasional hail storms thrown in the mix. Oak Park also experiences beautiful four seasons that bring colorful foliage in fall and wildflowers in spring. Overall, Oak Park has a great climate for any outdoor activity all year round.
Oak Park, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Oak Park averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Oak Park. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Oak Park 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 19
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year