Rantoul, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rantoul weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rantoul.
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What is the weather usually like in Rantoul?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 40.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,025 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rantoul: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RANTOUL, IL US (USW00014806), adjusted for the elevation of Rantoul.
Rantoul weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rantoul through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| August | 6:02 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| November | 6:37 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Rantoul?
Rantoul has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 40.3 inches (1,025 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rantoul is May and August to October. At 745 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 Rantoul
What is the hottest month in Rantoul?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Rantoul?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Rantoul?
About 40.3 inches (1,025 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Rantoul?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rantoul?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rantoul have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Rantoul in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 31°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rantoul?
Around 6:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:37 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rantoul weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rantoul.
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