Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Watseka, IL Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 38.4"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Watseka
Watseka, Illinois averages 51°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 38.4"
- annual precipitation · 17" snow
- 175 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
38.4"
Annual Snow
17.1"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.4"
Plus 17.1" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Watseka) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Watseka area.
How Watseka compares to every U.S. city
Watseka's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Watseka
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Watseka captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1" | 5.4" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0" | 4.7" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4" | 1.6" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6" | 0.3" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 5.8 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6" | 0.7" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1" | 4.4" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
Snow: 5.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 4.7"
8.3 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
Snow: 1.6"
9.7 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
Snow: 0.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
May 4.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
June 5.0"
11.1 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
9.8 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
Snow: 0.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
Snow: 4.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,047
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
892
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Watseka's climate means for you
Watseka runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,047 heating and 892 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: Watseka, IL
Watseka, Illinois runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USC00119021, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Watseka receives roughly 38.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 17.1 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 16. For energy use, 6,047 heating degree days and 892 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Watseka scores 64/100 (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 Watseka, IL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Watseka, Illinois is 51°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 16°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Watseka get? ▼
Watseka receives 38.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 17.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Watseka? ▼
Watseka has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Watseka? ▼
Watseka has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Watseka? ▼
Watseka has 6,047 heating degree days and 892 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 Watseka climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00119021 near Watseka.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00119021. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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