Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg 2 stations
Lawrenceville, IL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 41.7"
- Annual precip
- 201d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Illinois averages 56°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 41.7"
- annual precipitation
- 201 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
41.7"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lawrenceville) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lawrenceville area.
How Lawrenceville compares to every U.S. city
Lawrenceville'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 Lawrenceville
MethodologyZooming out from Lawrenceville's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 3.2" | N/A | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2" | N/A | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2" | N/A | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2" | N/A | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8" | N/A | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4" | N/A | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2" | N/A | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9" | N/A | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5" | N/A | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4" | N/A | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7" | N/A | 21.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
8.1 days with precipitation
February 2.2"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 4.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.8"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
11.0 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
August 2.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
September 2.9"
8.1 days with precipitation
October 3.5"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
201 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,715
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,379
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lawrenceville's climate means for you
Lawrenceville runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 201 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,715 heating and 1,379 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: Lawrenceville, IL
Lawrenceville, Illinois runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Lawrenceville averages 41.7 inches of precipitation annually, with seasonal snowfall possible - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 201 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 26. Turning to energy use, 4,715 heating degree days and 1,379 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lawrenceville scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Lawrenceville, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lawrenceville, Illinois is 56°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Lawrenceville get? ▼
Lawrenceville receives 41.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lawrenceville? ▼
Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville? ▼
Lawrenceville has approximately 201 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lawrenceville? ▼
Lawrenceville has 4,715 heating degree days and 1,379 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 Lawrenceville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Lawrenceville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013809. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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