Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Peoria Gtr Peoria, IL Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 37.5"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Peoria Gtr Peoria
Peoria Gtr Peoria, Illinois averages 53°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 37.5"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 190 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
37.5"
Annual Snow
26.2"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Plus 26.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Peoria Gtr Peoria) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Peoria Gtr Peoria area.
How Peoria Gtr Peoria compares to every U.S. city
Peoria Gtr Peoria'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 Peoria Gtr Peoria
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Peoria Gtr Peoria's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 7.7" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0" | 6.9" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 3.3" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0" | 0.5" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.5 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.8 |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2" | 0.1" | 3.3 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 1.5" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2" | 6.2" | 25.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 7.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 6.9"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 2.7"
Snow: 3.3"
10.5 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 0.5"
11.6 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
12.5 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 3.5"
8.7 days with precipitation
August 3.3"
8.4 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
Snow: 0.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
Snow: 1.5"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
Snow: 6.2"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,614
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,157
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74% | 8.7 | 46% | 39% |
| February | 70% | 9.3 | 43% | 40% |
| March | 62% | 10.0 | 46% | 33% |
| April | 63% | 9.1 | 47% | 30% |
| May | 67% | 7.6 | 50% | 21% |
| June | 69% | 6.8 | 56% | 12% |
| July | 72% | 5.8 | 59% | 11% |
| August | 72% | 6.1 | 61% | 13% |
| September | 68% | 7.0 | 62% | 19% |
| October | 69% | 8.5 | 51% | 35% |
| November | 74% | 8.8 | 48% | 41% |
| December | 76% | 8.7 | 45% | 44% |
What Peoria Gtr Peoria's climate means for you
Peoria Gtr Peoria runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,614 heating and 1,157 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: Peoria Gtr Peoria, IL
Based on station USW00014842 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Peoria Gtr Peoria, Illinois averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Peoria Gtr Peoria sees about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year, with 26.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 23. On the energy side, 5,614 heating degree days and 1,157 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Peoria Gtr Peoria scores 63/100 (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 Peoria Gtr Peoria, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Peoria Gtr Peoria, Illinois is 53°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 18°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Peoria Gtr Peoria get? ▼
Peoria Gtr Peoria receives 37.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 26.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Peoria Gtr Peoria? ▼
Peoria Gtr Peoria 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 Peoria Gtr Peoria? ▼
Peoria Gtr Peoria has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Peoria Gtr Peoria? ▼
Peoria Gtr Peoria has 5,614 heating degree days and 1,157 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 Peoria Gtr Peoria climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014842 near Peoria Gtr Peoria.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014842. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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