Palmer, IL weather

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

Weather in Palmer now

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Palmer weather by the hour

Palmer weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Palmer

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Palmer

What is the weather usually like in Palmer?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

14°33°53°72°91°36°19°Jan41°23°Feb52°32°Mar65°43°Apr75°54°May83°63°Jun86°66°Jul85°64°Aug81°56°Sep68°44°Oct53°33°Nov41°24°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.2"Jan1.8"Feb2.7"Mar4.3"Apr4.6"May3.9"Jun2.9"Jul3.5"Aug3.5"Sep3.2"Oct3.2"Nov2.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MORRISONVILLE, IL US (USC00115841), adjusted for the elevation of Palmer.

Palmer weather month by month

January
36° 19°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
February
41° 23°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
March
52° 32°F
2.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
April
65° 43°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
75° 54°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 63°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
86° 66°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
85° 64°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
81° 56°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
68° 44°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
53° 33°F
3.2 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
41° 24°F
2.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Palmer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:14 AM4:59 PM9 h 45 min
February6:47 AM5:35 PM10 h 47 min
March7:07 AM7:05 PM11 h 58 min
April6:18 AM7:36 PM13 h 18 min
May5:41 AM8:06 PM14 h 24 min
June5:28 AM8:28 PM14 h 59 min
July5:41 AM8:25 PM14 h 43 min
August6:09 AM7:54 PM13 h 45 min
September6:37 AM7:07 PM12 h 29 min
October7:06 AM6:20 PM11 h 13 min
November6:40 AM4:44 PM10 h 3 min
December7:09 AM4:36 PM9 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Palmer?

Palmer has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).

It gets about 38.1 inches (968 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Palmer is May–June and August–September. At 623 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 Palmer

What is the hottest month in Palmer?

July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Palmer?

January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).

How much does it rain in Palmer?

About 38.1 inches (968 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Palmer?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Palmer?

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

What climate does Palmer have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Palmer in November?

Highs average 53°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Palmer?

Around 6:40 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Palmer weather forecast come from?

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

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