Prospect Heights (IL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Prospect Heights experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Prospect Heights is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Prospect Heights has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1030 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Prospect Heights can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 121 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 46 mm of snowfall, spread across 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Prospect Heights Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Prospect Heights 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
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Prospect Heights.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s in June, July, August and September to 6 m/s in January, March and April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Prospect Heights 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.
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