Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fairfield Radio Wfiw, IL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 46.0"
- Annual precip
- 202d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fairfield Radio Wfiw
Fairfield Radio Wfiw, Illinois averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.0"
- annual precipitation
- 202 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
46.0"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fairfield Radio Wfiw) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Fairfield Radio Wfiw area.
How Fairfield Radio Wfiw compares to every U.S. city
Fairfield Radio Wfiw's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fairfield Radio Wfiw
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Fairfield Radio Wfiw captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7" | 20.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0" | 3.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0" | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 11.9 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9" | 0.1 | 5.8 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7" | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3" | 21.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
8.4 days with precipitation
March 4.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 4.7"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
8.5 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
6.6 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
8.1 days with precipitation
November 3.8"
9.2 days with precipitation
December 3.3"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
202 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,398
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,546
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Fairfield Radio Wfiw's climate means for you
Fairfield Radio Wfiw runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 202 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,398 heating and 1,546 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Fairfield Radio Wfiw, IL
Fairfield Radio Wfiw, Illinois runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00112931, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Fairfield Radio Wfiw averages 46.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 202 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 26. As for energy demand, 4,398 heating degree days and 1,546 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fairfield Radio Wfiw scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Fairfield Radio Wfiw, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fairfield Radio Wfiw, Illinois is 57°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Fairfield Radio Wfiw get? ▼
Fairfield Radio Wfiw receives 46.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fairfield Radio Wfiw? ▼
Fairfield Radio Wfiw has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fairfield Radio Wfiw? ▼
Fairfield Radio Wfiw has approximately 202 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fairfield Radio Wfiw? ▼
Fairfield Radio Wfiw has 4,398 heating degree days and 1,546 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Fairfield Radio Wfiw climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00112931 near Fairfield Radio Wfiw.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00112931. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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