Golden Gate, IL has a humid continental climate, which is typical of the Midwest. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often hovering in the mid-80s. Winters are cold with temperatures dropping to the single digits for days at a time. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year, with over 42 inches on average annually. Snowfall can be significant during winter months, but usually does not stay on the ground for too long due to the mild winters.
Golden Gate, Illinois gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Golden Gate averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Golden Gate. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Golden Gate 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year