Newton, IL has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters with moderate to heavy snowfall. During the summer months, temperatures usually range from the mid-70s to the low-90s Fahrenheit with occasional days reaching higher than 95°F. Winters are typically cold with temperatures in the 20s and 30s Fahrenheit and some snowfall each winter. Spring and autumn are usually mild but can be unpredictable as temperatures can range from the high 30s to the high 70s over a single week.
Newton (zip 62448), Illinois gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Newton (zip 62448) averages 14 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 Newton (zip 62448). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Newton (zip 62448) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year