Darien, IL 60561 enjoys a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. The average high temperature in July is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature in January is 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation tends to be evenly distributed throughout the year with an average of 36 inches of rain annually. Snowfall is also common, though the amounts vary greatly from year to year. Winters can be quite cold with temperatures occasionally reaching below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Darien (zip 60561), Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Darien (zip 60561) averages 30 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 Darien (zip 60561). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Darien (zip 60561) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 15
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year