What’s the climate like in Harrisburg?
The current climate of Harrisburg features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Harrisburg in recent years was 37°C in June 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in December 2022.
On average, Harrisburg gets 1366 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 13 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Harrisburg?
The best time to visit Harrisburg for pleasant to warm weather is April, May and July through October. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Harrisburg.
Climate Table of Harrisburg
The climate table of Harrisburg 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 80 | 111 | 143 | 143 | 139 | 215 | 128 | 63 | 91 | 89 | 76 | 88 |
| Snow (cm) | 4,7 | 3,0 | 1,2 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,4 | 2,1 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1366 mm per year, averaging 114 mm per month
- Snowfall: 13 cm per year
- Driest months: 63 mm in August, 76 mm in November and 80 mm in January
- Wettest months: 215 mm in June, 143 mm in March and 143 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Harrisburg
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg
This graph shows how much precipitation Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg
This graph shows how much snow Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Harrisburg, Illinois. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Harrisburg
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Harrisburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
