Lawrence, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lawrence.
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What is the weather usually like in Lawrence?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.6 inprecipitation per year · 955 mm
- 30.8 insnowfall per year · 78 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lawrence: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARENGO, IL US (USC00115326), adjusted for the elevation of Lawrence.
Lawrence weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lawrence through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 39 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 49 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 8 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lawrence?
Lawrence 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.6 inches (955 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lawrence is June to September. At 906 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 Lawrence
What is the hottest month in Lawrence?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lawrence?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Lawrence?
About 37.6 inches (955 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lawrence?
Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lawrence?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lawrence have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Lawrence in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 29°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lawrence?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lawrence weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lawrence.
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