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Mount Prospect (IL) Climate by Month

The temperature in Mount Prospect can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. 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 day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Mount Prospect. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -9°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Mount Prospect has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1045 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in Mount Prospect, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 123 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 47 mm over 10 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

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

Sunshine over the year

In Mount Prospect, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.6 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (9 KM, 6 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Mount Prospect 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:
  • When is winter in Mount Prospect?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mount Prospect?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mount Prospect?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Prospect?
    June tops the wettest month list with 123 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Prospect?
    January is the driest month with 47 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mount Prospect?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Mount Prospect (IL)

    Sat   Nov 23
    7°C | 2°C
    SW 14 km/h
    0.1 mm
    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    11°C | 2°C
    SE 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    10°C | -1°C
    NW 22 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain