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Greenville (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Greenville experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Greenville is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 3°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Greenville has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1147 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Greenville, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 138 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 58 mm over 8 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Greenville Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Greenville, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.4 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: St. Louis, the United States of America (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Forecast for Greenville (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 4°C
SE 4 m/s
4.3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Thu   Dec 26
11°C | 6°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
13°C | 7°C
E 5 m/s
6.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Greenville?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Greenville?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Greenville?
    June tops the wettest month list with 138 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Greenville?
    January is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Greenville?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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