Lost Nation, IL is located in the Midwest region of the US and experiences a continental climate. Winters are cold and dry with average snowfall of around 15 inches compared to the national average of 28 inches. Summers are hot and humid with temperatures often reaching into the high 80s or 90s during peak months. Temperatures usually remain above freezing during winter months, making for mild winters overall. Spring and fall are milder but can be unpredictable due to fluctuating temperatures that can vary drastically over short periods of time. Rainfall is generally low in Lost Nation but there can be occasional heavy rainfall events from April to October.
Lost Nation, Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lost Nation averages 29 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 Lost Nation. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lost Nation gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 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 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 29 inches of snow a year