The climate in the Dixon, IL Metro Area is generally mild and temperate with four distinct seasons. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and there are usually a few nights of thunderstorms. Winters in this region are cold with temperatures often dipping below freezing but typically no extreme weather events like blizzards or tornadoes occur. During spring and fall, temperatures transition from the extremes of summer and winter with temperatures ranging from 45-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The area also has plenty of precipitation throughout the year, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities year round.
Dixon Metro Area, Illinois gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dixon Metro Area averages 28 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 Dixon Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dixon Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year