Saint Charles (IL) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Saint Charles, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in July to a very cold -1°C (30°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 17°C (63°F) in July to -10°C (14°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Saint Charles experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1022 mm (40 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Saint Charles bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 47 mm (1.9 in) over 10 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Saint Charles Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Saint Charles, 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 per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saint Charles.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year