Sherrard, IL has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Average temperatures range from the low teens in the winter to the mid 70s in the summer. The area receives an average of 40 inches of rainfall annually, making it ideal for agricultural production. Winters can be quite severe with occasional blizzards and lake effect snowfall. Spring is normally wet but mild while autumn is typically dry and cool. Humidity is usually higher during summer months due to increased evaporation from nearby rivers and lakes. Overall, Sherrard, IL has a mild climate for the Midwest region of the United States.
Sherrard, Illinois gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sherrard averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Sherrard. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sherrard gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 15
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year