Harvard, IL has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. The average high temperatures in the summer range from the low 70s to mid-80s, while winter temperatures usually remain below freezing. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with the majority falling as rain but some snow in winter months. Humidity levels tend to be higher during the summer months and can make conditions less bearable on warmer days. Wind speeds are generally low throughout most of the year, though they can occasionally pick up during storms or other weather events.
Harvard, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Harvard averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Harvard. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Harvard gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year