Hoffman Estates, IL is located in northern Illinois and experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year. Summers are generally hot and humid with temperatures reaching the mid-80s on average and occasional high temperatures of 90 degrees or more. Winters are cold with snowfall occurring frequently while temperatures usually remain below freezing for extended periods of time. Spring and fall are mild and vary in temperature from warm to cool. The nearby proximity of Lake Michigan also contributes to the climate, as lake effect snow can occur in the winter months near the lakefront communities.
Hoffman Estates (zip 60169), Illinois gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hoffman Estates (zip 60169) averages 33 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 Hoffman Estates (zip 60169). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hoffman Estates (zip 60169) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 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 12
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year