DeKalb (IL) Climate by Month
The climate in DeKalb is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In DeKalb, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -11°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, DeKalb receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 985 mm. DeKalb can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 127 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of snowfall, spread across 10 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
DeKalb can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in DeKalb.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit DeKalb in the United States of America
During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.
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