Champaign, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Champaign weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Champaign.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Champaign
What is the weather usually like in Champaign?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 40.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,039 mm
- 20.8 insnowfall per year · 53 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Champaign: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHAMPAIGN 3S, IL US (USC00118740), adjusted for the elevation of Champaign.
Champaign weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Champaign through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:13 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:38 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Champaign?
Champaign has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 40.9 inches (1,039 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Champaign is May–June and August–September. At 738 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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 Champaign
What is the hottest month in Champaign?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Champaign?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Champaign?
About 40.9 inches (1,039 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Champaign?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Champaign?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Champaign have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Champaign in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 32°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Champaign?
Around 6:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Champaign weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Champaign.
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