Pekin, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Pekin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pekin.
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What is the weather usually like in Pekin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 37.5 inprecipitation per year · 954 mm
- 26.2 insnowfall per year · 67 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pekin: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US (USW00014842), adjusted for the elevation of Pekin.
Pekin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pekin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:06 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:32 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:43 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Pekin?
Pekin has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 37.5 inches (954 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 26 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pekin is May–June and August–September. At 538 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 Pekin
What is the hottest month in Pekin?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Pekin?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Pekin?
About 37.5 inches (954 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Pekin?
Yes, about 26 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pekin?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pekin have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Pekin in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Pekin?
Around 6:43 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:42 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Pekin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Pekin.
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