The climate in 61281 Sherrard, IL is typical of the Midwest United States. Summers are warm with temperatures reaching into the mid-80's, and winters are cold with temperatures dropping into the low 20's. Precipitation is generally evenly distributed throughout the year, with occasional snowfall during winter months. The humidity levels tend to be high in spring and summer but relatively low in the winter months. On average, 61281 Sherrard receives around 36 inches of rain per year and 35 inches of snow per year.
Sherrard (zip 61281), Illinois gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sherrard (zip 61281) averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Sherrard (zip 61281). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sherrard (zip 61281) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 102 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 15
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year