| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10°F to -5°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5b: -15°F to -10°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | May 1 - May 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | |
| Ecoregion: | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 15 - 30 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 61761 - Normal, IL | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 14 | 19 | 29 | 40 | 51 | 61 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 43 | 31 | 21 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 31 | 37 | 49 | 62 | 73 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 49 | 36 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.6 | 1.68 | 2.96 | 3.64 | 4.34 | 4 | 3.9 | 3.66 | 3.25 | 2.69 | 3.09 | 2.67 | 37.49 |