Prairie City, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Prairie City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie City.
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What is the weather usually like in Prairie City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 38.5 inprecipitation per year · 977 mm
- 21.3 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie City: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRAIRIE CITY 2S, IL US (USC00116970), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie City.
Prairie City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:28 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:11 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Prairie City?
Prairie City 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 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 38.5 inches (977 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Prairie City is May–June and August–September. 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 Prairie City
What is the hottest month in Prairie City?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie City?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie City?
About 38.5 inches (977 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Prairie City?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie City?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Prairie City in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Prairie City?
Around 6:47 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Prairie City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Prairie City.
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