Litchfield (IL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Litchfield, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in July to a chilly 3°C (37°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 19°C (66°F) in July to around -6°C (21°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Litchfield experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1121 mm (44 in) of precipitation annually. The climate in Litchfield shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in April, the wettest month, with an average of 143 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 46 mm (1.8 in) of snow/rainfall over 8 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Litchfield Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Litchfield serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.3 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Litchfield.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year