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McHenry (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in McHenry can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to McHenry can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, McHenry experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 996 mm yearly. McHenry can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 38 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our McHenry Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

McHenry 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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Forecast for McHenry (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
3°C | -3°C
E 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
8°C | 1°C
S 4 m/s
1.1 mm
overcast and small chance of rain

overcast and small chance of rain

Fri   Dec 27
8°C | 4°C
SE 4 m/s
3.7 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

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

During the months of May, June 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:
  • When is winter in McHenry?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in McHenry?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in McHenry?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in McHenry?
    June tops the wettest month list with 133 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in McHenry?
    January is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in McHenry?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.