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Mattoon (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Mattoon is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Mattoon, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 2°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mattoon experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1129 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Mattoon shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in April, with an average of 149 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 56 mm of snow/rainfall over 9 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mattoon Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Mattoon (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | 2°C
SE 4 m/s
7.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Thu   Dec 26
11°C | 6°C
S 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
11°C | 6°C
SE 6 m/s
11 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Mattoon?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mattoon?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mattoon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mattoon?
    April tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mattoon?
    January is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.

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