Wood River, IL has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in the summer months is around 83°F (28°C) while the average low temperature during winter months is typically around 21°F (-6°C). The city experiences an annual precipitation total of around 41 inches (104 cm), with most of the rain and snowfall occurring between September and May. Overall, Wood River has a pleasant climate with mild weather for much of the year.
Wood River (zip 62095), Illinois gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wood River (zip 62095) averages 15 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 Wood River (zip 62095). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wood River (zip 62095) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 97 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year