Ellsworth, IL has a humid continental climate. The summers are hot and humid while the winters can be quite cold and snowy. The area receives an average of 39 inches of rain each year, mostly during the summer months. During the winter, temperatures can dip below freezing, with an average low of 18 degrees Fahrenheit in January. Depending on the season, snowfall can be anywhere from light to heavy. Ellsworth experiences all four seasons and is a great destination for a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year.
Ellsworth, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ellsworth averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Ellsworth. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ellsworth gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year