Carbondale, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Carbondale weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Carbondale.
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What is the weather usually like in Carbondale?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 48.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,243 mm
- 11.4 insnowfall per year · 29 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Carbondale: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT, IL US (USC00111265), adjusted for the elevation of Carbondale.
Carbondale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Carbondale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May | 5:45 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Carbondale?
Carbondale has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Carbondale is June to September. At 4,150 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Carbondale
What is the hottest month in Carbondale?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Carbondale?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Carbondale?
About 48.9 inches (1,243 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Carbondale?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Carbondale?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Carbondale have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Carbondale in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 21°F, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Carbondale?
Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:47 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Carbondale weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Carbondale.
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