The climate in Ashton, IL is generally mild throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid with temperatures typically ranging between 70°F and 90°F while winters are cold and dry with temperatures usually hovering between 20°F and 30°F. Precipitation levels are moderate and fairly evenly distributed throughout the four seasons, with annual totals of around 34 inches. Snowfall is also relatively typical, averaging around 18 inches each winter. Overall, Ashton enjoys a surprisingly pleasant climate given its close proximity to the great lakes region.
Ashton, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ashton averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Ashton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ashton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 12
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year