Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rushville, IL Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 40.9"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rushville
Rushville, Illinois averages 52°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 40.9"
- annual precipitation
- 190 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
40.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rushville) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Rushville area.
How Rushville compares to every U.S. city
Rushville's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rushville
MethodologyRushville'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 2.6" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4" | 3.4 | 0.3 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 15.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 25.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
6.3 days with precipitation
March 2.6"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 5.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
8.9 days with precipitation
July 4.0"
6.7 days with precipitation
August 3.8"
6.6 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
6.5 days with precipitation
October 3.4"
7.3 days with precipitation
November 2.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
6.0 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
5,791
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
987
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Rushville's climate means for you
Rushville runs 52°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 5,791 heating and 987 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: Rushville, IL
In Rushville, Illinois, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00117551, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Rushville averages 40.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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. Turning to energy use, 5,791 heating degree days and 987 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rushville scores 68/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rushville, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rushville, Illinois is 52°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-8°C).
How much rain does Rushville get? ▼
Rushville receives 40.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rushville? ▼
Rushville has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rushville? ▼
Rushville 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 Rushville? ▼
Rushville has 5,791 heating degree days and 987 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 Rushville climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00117551 near Rushville.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00117551. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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