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Mount Vernon (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Mount Vernon is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Mount Vernon, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 4°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

Mount Vernon experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1215 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Mount Vernon, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives high rainfall, with an average of 134 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 59 mm over 8 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mount Vernon Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Mount Vernon (IL)

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | 6°C
E 4 m/s
20 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Thu   Dec 26
12°C | 7°C
SE 4 m/s
1.8 mm
broken clouds and small chance of rain

broken clouds and small chance of rain

Fri   Dec 27
14°C | 8°C
S 5 m/s
8.6 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Mount Vernon?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mount Vernon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mount Vernon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Vernon?
    April tops the wettest month list with 134 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Vernon?
    January is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.

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