Crete, IL has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures rarely exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures often dipping below freezing. Spring is typically mild with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, while fall is cool and brings temperatures down into the 40s. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, especially during summer months when thunderstorms are common. Snowfall also occurs regularly in winter months. Overall, Crete, IL experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year, making it a great place to experience all four beautiful seasons.
Crete, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Crete averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 186 sunny days per year in Crete. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Crete gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 110 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year