Leaf River, IL has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Summers typically bring highs in the mid-80s with plenty of humidity and occasional thunderstorms. Winters are often cold and dry with temperatures dropping to around 20 degrees at night, though occasionally snowfall will still occur in the area. The spring and autumn months bring milder temperatures, allowing for pleasant outdoor activities year-round. Leaf River's location on the edge of northern Illinois allows it to receive a diverse mix of weather patterns due to its proximity to Lake Michigan.
Leaf River, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Leaf River averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Leaf River. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Leaf River gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 13
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year