Galena, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Galena weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Galena.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Galena
What is the weather usually like in Galena?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 39.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,006 mm
- 37.9 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Galena: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GALENA, IL US (USC00113312), adjusted for the elevation of Galena.
Galena weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Galena through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:56 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September | 6:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:51 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Galena?
Galena has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Galena is June to September. At 633 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 Galena
What is the hottest month in Galena?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Galena?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Galena?
About 39.6 inches (1,006 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Galena?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Galena?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Galena have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Galena in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Galena?
Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:41 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Galena weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Galena.
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