Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, IL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 37.0"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, Illinois averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 37.0"
- annual precipitation · 35" snow
- 163 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
37.0"
Annual Snow
34.5"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.0"
Plus 34.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d area.
How MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d compares to every U.S. city
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.6" | 11.0" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 8.9" | 26.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2" | 3.9" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 1.0" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2" | 0.1" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 1.4" | 19.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9" | 8.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.6"
Snow: 11.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
Snow: 8.9"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
Snow: 3.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 1.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
May 4.5"
13.3 days with precipitation
June 4.8"
11.9 days with precipitation
July 3.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
August 3.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
9.1 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
Snow: 0.1"
10.0 days with precipitation
November 2.4"
Snow: 1.4"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
Snow: 8.2"
8.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,689
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
750
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d's climate means for you
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,689 heating and 750 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: MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, IL
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, Illinois runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 USC00115493, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d averages 37.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 34.5 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 11. As for energy demand, 6,689 heating degree days and 750 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d scores 59/100 (Moderate), 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 MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d, Illinois is 49°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d get? ▼
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d receives 37.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 34.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d? ▼
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d? ▼
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d? ▼
MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d has 6,689 heating degree days and 750 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 MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00115493 near MC Henry -wg Stratton L&d.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00115493. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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