Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Palestine, IL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 46.3"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Palestine
Palestine, Illinois averages 55°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.3"
- annual precipitation · 12" snow
- 193 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
Annual Snow
11.6"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Plus 11.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Palestine) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Palestine area.
How Palestine compares to every U.S. city
Palestine'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Palestine
MethodologyPalestine's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5" | 4.3" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 2.2" | 21.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 1.1" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.2 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.1" | 3.2 | 0.5 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6" | 0.5" | 13.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1" | 3.4" | 21.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.5"
Snow: 4.3"
9.3 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
Snow: 2.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
Snow: 1.1"
9.6 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 4.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
June 4.9"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
Snow: 0.1"
8.2 days with precipitation
November 3.6"
Snow: 0.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
Snow: 3.4"
9.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,833
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,243
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Palestine's climate means for you
Palestine runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,833 heating and 1,243 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: Palestine, IL
In Palestine, Illinois, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00116558, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Palestine should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.3 inches, with 11.6 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 12 and the first fall freeze near October 22. And on the energy front, 4,833 heating degree days and 1,243 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Palestine 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 Palestine, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Palestine, Illinois is 55°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Palestine get? ▼
Palestine receives 46.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Palestine? ▼
Palestine 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 Palestine? ▼
Palestine has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 12 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Palestine? ▼
Palestine has 4,833 heating degree days and 1,243 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 Palestine climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00116558 near Palestine.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00116558. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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