Park Ridge, IL has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures reach as high as 80°F in the summertime and drop to around 20°F in the winter. The city gets plenty of precipitation throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring during spring and summer months. Snowfall is common in winter, although snow accumulation is typically light to moderate. Overall, Park Ridge has a mild climate with four distinct seasons.
Park Ridge, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Park Ridge 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year