Murphysboro, IL has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperature during the summer months of June through August is in the mid-80s, while temperatures during winter can drop below freezing. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year with an average of around 39 inches per year. Snowfall in Murphysboro usually occurs from late November through early March, with an average of over 19 inches each year. The city experiences its highest levels of sunshine in June and July when temperatures are at their peak, while December to February sees its lowest levels of sunlight due to the shorter days and longer nights.
Murphysboro, Illinois gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Murphysboro averages 9 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Murphysboro. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Murphysboro gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 24
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 9 inches of snow a year