Hampshire, IL is known for its humid continental climate, meaning that the summers are warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms while winters tend to be cold and dry. The area experiences four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer to as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months. Annual precipitation averages around 34.5 inches and snowfall can occur between November and March. The highest recorded temperature in Hampshire was 105 degrees Fahrenheit in July of 1936 while the lowest recorded temperature was -25 degrees Fahrenheit in February of 1996.
Hampshire, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hampshire averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 190 sunny days per year in Hampshire. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hampshire gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 114 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year