De Soto, IL has a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average high temperature in July is 89°F (32°C) while the average low temperature in January is 22°F (-5.5°C). Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year and averages around 40 inches (101 cm) annually. Snowfall during winter months can range from 3-8 inches (7-20 cm). The area also experiences thunderstorms with heavy rains and lightning throughout the warmer months.
De Soto, Illinois gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
De Soto averages 11 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 De Soto. The US average is 205 sunny days.
De Soto 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year