Rankin, IL has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. In summer, temperatures average in the high 80s Fahrenheit (30 Celsius) and can reach as high as the mid-90s. Winters are often cold, with temperatures regularly dropping to the low 20s (just above 0 Celsius). Precipitation is quite common throughout the year, with an average of 37 inches of rain and 24 inches of snowfall. The area is known for its thunderstorms in late spring and early summer months, making it a great place to observe thunderstorms and other weather phenomena.
Rankin, Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rankin averages 15 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 Rankin. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rankin gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 104 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 16
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year