Ashland, IL has a humid continental climate. The summers are generally hot and humid with temperatures in the 80s to low 90s and occasional heat waves with temperatures over 100 degrees. The winters are typically cold and snowy, with temperatures frequently reaching below freezing and snowfall averaging around 20 inches per year. Because of its location on the Mississippi River, the town experiences moderate levels of precipitation throughout the entire year. Ashland also experiences all four seasons with spring bringing blooming flowers, summer bringing long days of sun and warmth, fall bringing colorful foliage changes, and winter bringing snowy landscapes.
Ashland, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ashland averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Ashland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ashland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 100 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year