Zip 61845 (Foosland, IL) Climate

Foosland, IL 61845 offers a mild climate with all four seasons. During spring and summer, temperatures can reach upwards of 80 degrees Fahrenheit with moderate levels of humidity. Fall brings cooler temperatures and the chance for rain showers. Winters in Foosland are cold but usually without too much snowfall or extreme weather conditions. The city is located close to Lake Michigan which helps to moderate local temperatures. The area experiences plenty of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities and exploring nature.

Foosland (zip 61845), Illinois gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Foosland (zip 61845) averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Foosland (zip 61845). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Foosland (zip 61845) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 107 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 18 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 61845 zip code is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Illinois.

8.6 Summer - 4.9 Winter

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the 61845 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Foosland, Illinois	United States
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	84.8°	85.8°
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	7.1	Unlock
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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 61845 zip code with an average high temperature of 84.8°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Illinois. In the 61845 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 61845 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 61845 zip code, there are 16.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 61845 zip code with an average of 16.3°. This is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

In the 61845 zip code, there are 123.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

In the 61845 zip code, there are 6.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 61845 zip code but some summer months can be unpleasant. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months in the 61845 zip code are July, August and June.

June is the wettest month in the 61845 zip code with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 1.9 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 32% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.7 inches in the 61845 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Illinois.

May is the rainiest month in the 61845 zip code with 11.0 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.9 rainy days. There are 106.8 rainy days annually in the 61845 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in Illinois. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 23% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 18.3 inches in the 61845 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in Illinois. December is the snowiest month in the 61845 zip code with 5.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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