Highland, IL has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Winters tend to be cold and snowy with temperatures dropping below freezing throughout the season. Summers are hot and humid, often reaching temperatures of 90 degrees or higher during the day. The area receives an average of 40 inches of rain per year, most of which comes in the spring and summer months. Snowfall averages around 18 inches annually. Highland experiences all four seasons, making it a great place for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, camping, and more.
Highland, Illinois gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Highland averages 12 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 Highland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Highland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 89 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year