Assumption, IL Climate


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Assumption, IL has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months range from the high 80s to the low 90s, while in winter temperatures can drop below freezing. The area also receives an average of 44 inches of precipitation throughout the year, with most occurring during the warmer months. Snowfall is common in winter with an average of 12 inches per year. Despite its varying temperatures and precipitation levels, Assumption enjoys four distinct seasons and offers locals and visitors alike plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities during any time of year.

Assumption, Illinois gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Assumption averages 16 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Assumption. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Assumption gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 40 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 16 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Assumption is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Illinois.

8.3 Summer - 5.3 Winter
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Assumption, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAssumption, IllinoisUnited States
  40.3 in.38.1 in.
  15.6 in.27.8 in.
  104.1 days106.2 days
  195 days205 days
  86.6°85.8°
  17.9°21.7°
  7.27
  4.24.3
  646 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Assumption with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Illinois. In Assumption, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Assumption are September, May and June.
In Assumption, there are 24.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Illinois.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Assumption with an average of 17.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Illinois.
In Assumption, there are 114.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Illinois.
In Assumption, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.
The humidity can be uncomfortably heavy or close in Assumption during the summer months. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. July, August and June are the three most humid months in Assumption.
May is the wettest month in Assumption with 4.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 29% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 40.3 inches in Assumption means that it is wetter than most places in Illinois.
May is the rainiest month in Assumption with 11.2 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 7.0 rainy days. There are 104.1 rainy days annually in Assumption, which is less rainy than most places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 15.6 inches in Assumption means that it is less snowy than most places in Illinois. January is the snowiest month in Assumption with 4.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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