Climate and monthly weather forecastCarthage, IL
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Carthage, Illinois, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a minimum average of 19.2°F (-7.1°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Carthage, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C). Carthage measures an average high-temperature of a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Carthage, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C). The arrival of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a comfortable spring month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Carthage, stepping into April brings a temperature increase, moving up from March's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Carthage, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average high of 71.4°F (21.9°C). A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.7°F (17.6°C) and max 80.6°F (27°C). The shift from May to June brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Carthage, Illinois, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 82.9°F (28.3°C) and 66.2°F (19°C). July stands out as Carthage's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and a low-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C). The heat index value during July is evaluated at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Carthage, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and an average high of 82.2°F (27.9°C). As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at a still warm 82.2°F (27.9°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Carthage, is still a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.7°F (14.3°C) and 77.2°F (25.1°C). In September, Carthage experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 82.2°F (27.9°C) in August to a still moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another refreshing autumn month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.3°F (17.4°C) and min 46°F (7.8°C). October weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C) in September to a refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C). November involves a decrease in temperature, down from a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in October to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Carthage, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In Carthage, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in November to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In Carthage, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and a low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 4.8 days and typically collects 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.
In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.2 days and collects up to 20.08" (510mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December.
January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of snow.
Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine.
The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.
May through September are months without snowfall.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 0min of daylight.
June and July, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
The highest temperatures are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 82.9°F (28.3°C) and a low of 66.2°F (19°C).
With an average relative humidity of 82%, July is the most humid month.
With an average relative humidity of 70%, October is the least humid month.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
Average temperature
Carthage, IL
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure
Carthage, IL
- Average pressure in January:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.9"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.02"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.11"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.12"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed
Carthage, IL
- Average wind speed in January:
10.5mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
7.7mph
- Average wind speed in July:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
6.6mph - Average wind speed in September:
7.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
9.3mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.1mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity
Carthage, IL
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall in January:
0.79" - Average rainfall in February:
0.94" - Average rainfall in March:
1.57" - Average rainfall in April:
2.28" - Average rainfall in May:
2.87" - Average rainfall in June:
2.4"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.01" - Average rainfall in August:
1.69" - Average rainfall in September:
1.77" - Average rainfall in October:
1.46" - Average rainfall in November:
1.34" - Average rainfall in December:
0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days
Carthage, IL
- Average rainfall days in January:
4.8 days - Average rainfall days in February:
4.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
12.5 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
16.8 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
12.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
5.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall
Carthage, IL
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Carthage, IL
- Average snowfall days in January:
8.2 days - Average snowfall days in February:
6.6 days - Average snowfall days in March:
3.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.3 days - Average snowfall days in November:
1.3 days - Average snowfall days in December:
4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Carthage, IL
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 42min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 42min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 18min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 24min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 0min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 42min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 42min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 6min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 54min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 12min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 30min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 12min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 24min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days
Carthage, IL
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.8 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.5 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.6 days - Average sunshine days in April:
14.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
14.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
17.2 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.6 days - Average sunshine days in October:
20.2 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index
Carthage, IL
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Carthage, IL
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility
Carthage, IL
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
