62948 Herrin, IL has a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Winters tend to be cold and snowy with temperatures falling below freezing on a regular basis, while summers are typically hot and humid with temperatures often exceeding 80°F (27°C). Precipitation is common throughout the year, though it is heaviest during the spring and summer months. Winters are usually dry, but light snowfall can occur on occasion. The area typically experiences several days of thunderstorms during the warmer months as well.
Herrin (zip 62948), Illinois gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Herrin (zip 62948) averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Herrin (zip 62948). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Herrin (zip 62948) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year