Highland Park, IL has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, the temperature averages 70°F while in the winter it drops to around 30°F. The area receives an average of 36 inches of rain annually, with most of it falling between April and August. Occasionally, thunderstorms occur during these months as well. Snowfall is relatively low compared to other parts of the state, averaging 22 inches each year. Highland Park generally enjoys mild spring weather and cool autumn days, making it an enjoyable place to live year-round.
Highland Park, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Highland Park averages 36 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 Highland Park. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Highland Park gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 125 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 17
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year