What’s the climate like in Cambridge?
The current climate of Cambridge features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cambridge in recent years was 37°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2019.
On average, Cambridge gets 1240 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 110 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Cambridge?
The best time to visit Cambridge for pleasant to warm weather is April through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Cambridge.
Climate Table of Cambridge
The climate table of Cambridge shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -9 | -9 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 0 | -4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 33 | 86 | 65 | 94 | 141 | 147 | 125 | 198 | 140 | 81 | 61 | 69 |
| Snow (cm) | 27 | 50 | 8,0 | 2,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 7,9 | 14 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1240 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Snowfall: 110 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in January, 61 mm in November and 65 mm in March
- Wettest months: 198 mm in August, 147 mm in June and 141 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Cambridge
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cambridge, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cambridge
This graph shows how much precipitation Cambridge, Illinois, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Cambridge
This graph shows how much snow Cambridge, Illinois, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cambridge
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cambridge, Illinois. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cambridge
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cambridge, Illinois. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cambridge
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cambridge, Illinois, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cambridge
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Cambridge, Illinois, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cambridge by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambridge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
