Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kankakee Metro Wastewater, IL Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 188d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kankakee Metro Wastewater
Kankakee Metro Wastewater, Illinois averages 51°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- annual precipitation · 21" snow
- 188 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Annual Snow
20.7"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Plus 20.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kankakee Metro Wastewater) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kankakee Metro Wastewater area.
How Kankakee Metro Wastewater compares to every U.S. city
Kankakee Metro Wastewater's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kankakee Metro Wastewater
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Kankakee Metro Wastewater, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4" | 8.1" | 28.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 3.4" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 3.0" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 0.3" | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.8 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8" | 0.6" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 5.3" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 8.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
Snow: 3.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
Snow: 3.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 0.3"
10.9 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 5.2"
10.1 days with precipitation
July 4.7"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 3.9"
8.6 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
Snow: 0.6"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
Snow: 5.3"
9.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
188 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,983
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
997
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Kankakee Metro Wastewater's climate means for you
Kankakee Metro Wastewater runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 188 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,983 heating and 997 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: Kankakee Metro Wastewater, IL
Kankakee Metro Wastewater, Illinois runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 41°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 USC00114603, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Kankakee Metro Wastewater averages 41.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 20.7 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 188 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 24. As for energy demand, 5,983 heating degree days and 997 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kankakee Metro Wastewater scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kankakee Metro Wastewater, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kankakee Metro Wastewater, Illinois is 51°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Kankakee Metro Wastewater get? ▼
Kankakee Metro Wastewater receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 20.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kankakee Metro Wastewater? ▼
Kankakee Metro Wastewater has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kankakee Metro Wastewater? ▼
Kankakee Metro Wastewater has approximately 188 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kankakee Metro Wastewater? ▼
Kankakee Metro Wastewater has 5,983 heating degree days and 997 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 Kankakee Metro Wastewater climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00114603 near Kankakee Metro Wastewater.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00114603. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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