Metropolis, IL weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Metropolis now

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Metropolis weather by the hour

Metropolis weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Metropolis.

This week in Metropolis

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Metropolis

What is the weather usually like in Metropolis?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

20°39°57°76°94°43°25°Jan48°28°Feb58°36°Mar69°46°Apr78°56°May85°65°Jun89°68°Jul88°67°Aug82°59°Sep71°47°Oct57°36°Nov47°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.7"Jan3.8"Feb4.6"Mar5.1"Apr4.8"May4.7"Jun3.9"Jul2.9"Aug3.5"Sep4.1"Oct4.0"Nov4.1"Dec

Best time to visit Metropolis: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BROOKPORT DAM 52, IL US (USC00110993), adjusted for the elevation of Metropolis.

Metropolis weather month by month

January
43° 25°F
3.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
February
48° 28°F
3.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
March
58° 36°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
69° 46°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
78° 56°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
85° 65°F
4.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
89° 68°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 67°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
82° 59°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
71° 47°F
4.1 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
47° 29°F
4.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Metropolis through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:05 AM5:02 PM9 h 56 min
February6:41 AM5:35 PM10 h 54 min
March7:03 AM7:03 PM11 h 59 min
April6:18 AM7:30 PM13 h 12 min
May5:44 AM7:57 PM14 h 13 min
June5:32 AM8:17 PM14 h 45 min
July5:45 AM8:16 PM14 h 30 min
August6:10 AM7:48 PM13 h 37 min
September6:35 AM7:03 PM12 h 28 min
October7:01 AM6:19 PM11 h 17 min
November6:32 AM4:46 PM10 h 13 min
December6:59 AM4:40 PM9 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Metropolis?

Metropolis has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).

It gets about 49.1 inches (1,247 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Metropolis is May–June and September–October. At 308 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 Metropolis

What is the hottest month in Metropolis?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Metropolis?

January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).

How much does it rain in Metropolis?

About 49.1 inches (1,247 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Metropolis?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Metropolis?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Metropolis have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Metropolis in November?

Highs average 57°F and lows 36°F, with about 4.0 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Metropolis?

Around 6:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Metropolis weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Metropolis.

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