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Decatur (IL) Climate by Month

The temperature in Decatur can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Decatur. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -7°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Decatur has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1057 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 149 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 43 mm over 8 snowy/rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Decatur. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (59 KM, 36 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Decatur in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Decatur?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Decatur?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Decatur?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Decatur?
    June tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Decatur?
    January is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Decatur?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Decatur (IL)

    Sat   Nov 23
    7°C | 1°C
    SW 11 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    15°C | 3°C
    S 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    13°C | 0°C
    NW 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain