Highwood, IL has a humid continental climate, which means the summers are hot and muggy with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to high-90s. Winters are cold with temperatures often dipping below freezing and occasionally reaching sub-zero levels. Spring and autumn bring moderate temperatures that range from the 50s to 70s. The area receives a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year, particularly in spring and summer months when thunderstorms are common. Snowfall is also common during winter months, making Highwood an excellent destination for snow activities.
Highwood, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Highwood averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Highwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Highwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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