Chapin, IL has a humid continental climate characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures average in the mid-80s while winter temperatures usually drop to the mid-20s. The area experiences four distinct seasons with an average of 40 inches of rainfall annually. Winters are typically snowy as Chapin receives around 28 inches of snowfall each year on average. While spring and fall remain relatively mild and dry, summers often bring severe thunderstorms with high winds and occasional hail.
Chapin, Illinois gets 40 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Chapin averages 18 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 Chapin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Chapin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 18 inches of snow a year