Pistakee Highlands, IL has a continental climate that experiences hot and humid summers along with cold winters. During summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 90 degrees Fahrenheit while in winter they can drop to below zero. The area experiences an average of 44 inches of rainfall each year, with most of it occurring between April and October. The area also gets 25 inches of snow each year which usually starts falling between November and March. Due to its location near Lake Michigan, Pistakee Highlands also enjoys cool breezes during the summer months from the lake front.
Pistakee Highlands, Illinois gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Pistakee Highlands averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Pistakee Highlands. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Pistakee Highlands gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 116 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year