Carbondale, IL has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. In summer, temperatures often reach the mid-90s with high humidity levels and occasional thunderstorms. Winters are usually mild, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Snowfall is common in winter, but usually melts quickly due to the warm weather. Rainfall is abundant throughout the year, leading to rich soils that support a wide variety of vegetation and wildlife. Overall, Carbondale enjoys moderate temperatures year-round, making it an attractive place to live for those looking to escape extreme climates elsewhere.
Carbondale, Illinois gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Carbondale averages 10 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Carbondale. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Carbondale gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10 inches of snow a year