Fairview, IL features a humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy, with temperatures occasionally dropping below zero and frequent snowfall from December to March. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the high 80s and low 90s in July and August. Spring and fall tend to be milder, but still carry the risk of severe storms due to the area's location in Tornado Alley. Precipitation is typically spread evenly throughout the year.
Fairview, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairview averages 21 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Fairview. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairview gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 21 inches of snow a year