Garrett, IL has a temperate humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers in Garrett are generally warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Winters are generally cold with lows sometimes dropping below zero. Precipitation is spread out throughout the year with heavier rainfall occurring during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is also common during winter months though usually does not accumulate excessively. Overall, Garrett has moderate temperatures throughout the year that make it an ideal location for people looking to live in temperate climates.
Garrett, Illinois gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Garrett averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Garrett. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Garrett gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 101 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 17
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year