New Athens, IL has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures in the summer can reach up to the mid-80s, while winter temperatures can dip to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The area gets roughly 35 inches of precipitation annually, including moderate snowfall in the winter months. The region experiences four distinct seasons with distinct temperature and precipitation patterns throughout the year.
New Athens (zip 62264), Illinois gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Athens (zip 62264) averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in New Athens (zip 62264). The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Athens (zip 62264) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year